Word
pretrial
Phoneticspre·tri·al
US/pɹiˈtɹaɪəɫ/
UK/pɹiːtɹˈaɪəl/
Definition
n. a meeting or hearing that happens before a trial starts. It is used to discuss things like evidence and witness lists so the trial can go smoothly.
n. a hearing or proceeding held before the commencement of a trial to resolve procedural matters or determine the admissibility of evidence.
Examples
“The judge held a pretrial to discuss the evidence.”
“During the pretrial, both lawyers agreed on which witnesses would be allowed to testify during the main trial.”
“The defense attorney filed a motion to exclude certain digital evidence, which was addressed during the pretrial hearing to avoid wasting time during the actual jury proceedings.”
Examples
simple
“The judge held a pretrial to discuss the evidence.”
contextual
“During the pretrial, both lawyers agreed on which witnesses would be allowed to testify during the main trial.”
complex
“The defense attorney filed a motion to exclude certain digital evidence, which was addressed during the pretrial hearing to avoid wasting time during the actual jury proceedings.”
Real-World Examples
“He was also indicted on charges of felony securities fraud, but the case was dismissed after a 2024 pretrial diversion agreement.” “Lengthy pretrial periods and resource shortages account for much of that growth.” Domain
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