Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Pretrial.
Pretrial - as a noun
(law) a conference held before the trial begins to bring the parties together to outline discovery proceedings and to define the issues to be tried; more useful in civil than in criminal cases
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
pretrial conferencePretrial - as an adjective
Pertaining to a preliminary trial.
Before a trial.
Example Sentences
"The pretrial lasted two days."
"The defense attorney requested a continuance for the pretrial."
"The prosecution presented their evidence during the pretrial."
"The judge set the date for the pretrial hearing."
"The defendant's lawyer argued for dismissal of the case in the pretrial."
Word Game Points
Is PRETRIAL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, pretrial is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
PRETRIAL has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.
Is PRETRIAL a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, pretrial is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordPRETRIAL has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.
Is PRETRIAL a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, pretrial is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPRETRIAL has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.
