pre-trial
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B2
/ˌpriːˈtraɪəl/
before trial
Etymology
Etymology Information
'pre-trial' originates from the prefix 'pre-' meaning 'before' and the word 'trial', which comes from Old French 'trier', meaning 'to try'.
Historical Evolution
'pre-trial' was formed by combining the prefix 'pre-' with 'trial' to describe activities or events occurring before a legal trial.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'before a trial', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to the period before a trial begins.
The pre-trial hearing is scheduled for next week.
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Last updated: 2025/06/21 06:19