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WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024pre•tri•al (prē trī′əl, -trīl′),USA pronunciation n. - a proceeding held by a judge, arbitrator, etc., before a trial to simplify the issues of law and fact and stipulate certain matters between the parties, in order to expedite justice and curtail costs at the trial.
adj. - of or pertaining to such a proceeding.
- done, occurring, etc., prior to a trial:pretrial publicity.
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