Pretrial Meaning
/pɹɪˈtɹaɪəl/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjPertaining to a preliminary trial.
adjBefore a trial.
Sentence Examples
We have a pretrial conference.
The defense attorney requested a delay during the pretrial hearing.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The lawyers attended a ____ to prepare arguments for the main court case.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The lawyers met for a ____ hearing to discuss the evidence and agree on procedural matters.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *per- Proto-Indo-European *preh₂- Proto-Indo-European *-i Proto-Indo-European *préh₂i? Proto-Italic *prai Proto-Italic *prai- Latin prae-lbor. Middle English pre- English pre- English trial English pretrial From pre- + trial.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"“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."
— 2025 June 13, Rosa Flores, “Missing Navy sailor found dead in Virginia, another sailor in custody”, in CNN:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The lawyers attended a ____ to prepare arguments for the main court case.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The lawyers met for a ____ hearing to discuss the evidence and agree on procedural matters.