prehearing
- noun
- /priˈhɪrɪŋ/
- Formal
- A lot of the time and expense came about because prehearing discovery is generally not available in arbitration, Dunlap says.
Examples
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Before the trial, a prehearing was organized to outline the procedures and gather necessary information.
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The July 2016 amendments extended the prehearing period from four to ten months.
Academic text (2017) -
The committee will review the agenda before the prehearing to ensure all concerns are addressed.
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During the prehearing, the attorneys discussed the key issues that would be presented in court.
Synonyms
A group of people who come together for a planned purpose or to be social
A meeting where someone gives instructions and information before a task
A meeting with a professional to get advice and make a decision
A planned time when several people come together to talk about something
A meeting before a court trial to discuss evidence and issues
A meeting before a trial where a judge and lawyers discuss and plan the case
A meeting held before a conference to help people prepare
A short meeting before the main session to give information or help people prepare
How Formal
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Prehearing joins pre- meaning 'before' and hearing meaning 'a formal meeting', so as a noun it names the meeting held before the main hearing to sort out issues and plans.