pretrial (Meaning)
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pretrial (n)
(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 & Antonyms of pretrial
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pretrial Sentence Examples
- The pretrial conference was scheduled to prepare for the upcoming trial.
- The pretrial discovery process revealed crucial evidence that could impact the outcome of the case.
- The judge denied the defendant's request for a pretrial release.
- The pretrial detention hearing was adjourned to gather more information.
- The attorney requested a protective order to prevent further pretrial disclosure of sensitive documents.
- The pretrial publicity surrounding the case could potentially bias potential jurors.
- The prosecution and defense reached a pretrial agreement to resolve certain issues before trial.
- The pretrial risk assessment recommended that the defendant be released with electronic monitoring.
- The pretrial investigation uncovered new details that could exonerate the accused.
- The pretrial motions filed by the defense were designed to suppress evidence and dismiss the charges.
FAQs About the word pretrial
(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
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No antonyms found.
The pretrial conference was scheduled to prepare for the upcoming trial.
The pretrial discovery process revealed crucial evidence that could impact the outcome of the case.
The judge denied the defendant's request for a pretrial release.
The pretrial detention hearing was adjourned to gather more information.
