Definitions
Happening before a court trial begins.
Word origin
From pre- + trial.
Used in a sentence
““A Navy Sailor has been placed in pretrial confinement in connection with the death of Seaman Resendiz. Charges under the Uniform Code of Military Justice are pending,” NCIS told CNN in a statement Thursday.”
“As a result, another pretrial review was to be held on 17 February.”
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Used as a crossword answer1 curated clues
01“Before court proceedings”8 letters
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