pretrial

[US]/priːˈtraɪəl/
[UK]/priˈtraɪəl/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj.occurring before a trial
n.a meeting held before a trial; preliminary examination before trial
Word Forms
Pluralpretrials

Phrases & Collocations

pretrial hearing

pretrial motion

pretrial detention

pretrial conference

pretrial release

pretrial services

pretrial assessment

pretrial discovery

pretrial agreement

pretrial investigation

Example Sentences

the pretrial hearing was scheduled for next week.

during the pretrial process, both sides present their evidence.

the lawyer filed a motion for pretrial dismissal.

pretrial motions can significantly affect the outcome of a case.

she was nervous about the pretrial arrangements.

the judge ruled on several pretrial motions today.

pretrial services assess the risk of defendants.

they reached a pretrial agreement to settle the case.

the defendant was released on bail during the pretrial phase.

pretrial discovery allows both parties to gather evidence.

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