preliminary

Definition of "preliminary"
  1. A term indicating something that occurs before a final action, often as a preparatory or temporary measure
How to use "preliminary" in a sentence
  1. The preliminary investigation revealed most of the facts needed for the case.
  2. A preliminary hearing is set to verify if there's enough evidence to proceed to trial.
  3. The lawyer filed a preliminary objection to determine the validity of the accusations.

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