pretrial
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pre·tri·al
(prē-trī'əl, -trīl') 
n.
A proceeding held before an official trial, especially to clarify points of law and facts.
adj.
n.
A proceeding held before an official trial, especially to clarify points of law and facts.
adj.
- Of or relating to a pretrial.
- Existing or occurring before a trial: pretrial imprisonment; pretrial hearings.
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