preliminary hearing — see hearing Merriam Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam Webster. 1996. preliminary hearing … Law dictionary
Preliminary hearing — Within some criminal justice systems, a preliminary hearing (evidentiary hearing), often abbreviated verbally as a prelim ) is a proceeding, after a criminal complaint has been filed by the prosecutor, to determine whether, and to what extent,… … Wikipedia
preliminary hearing — pre hearing conference в форме заседания с участием сторон (hearing) … Glossary of international commercial arbitration
preliminary hearing — initial hearing in which the prosecutor presents evidence for probable cause in order for the judge to decide if the prosecution is justifiable … English contemporary dictionary
hearing — hear·ing n 1: a proceeding of relative formality at which evidence and arguments may be presented on the matter at issue to be decided by a person or body having decision making authority compare trial ◇ The purpose of a hearing is to provide the … Law dictionary
hearing — hear‧ing [ˈhɪərɪŋ ǁ ˈhɪr ] noun [countable] a meeting of a court or special committee to find out the facts about a case: • A court hearing is unlikely before the end of next year. confirˈmation ˌhearing 1. in the US, a hearing to approve the… … Financial and business terms
preliminary — pre‧lim‧i‧na‧ry [prɪˈlɪmnri ǁ neri] adjective [only before a noun] coming before something more official, more important etc: • Preliminary estimates indicate that earnings will decline substantially from a year ago. • The group will set the… … Financial and business terms
preliminary examination — n: preliminary hearing at hearing Merriam Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam Webster. 1996 … Law dictionary
preliminary — pre·lim·i·nary /pri li mə ˌner ē/ adj: coming before and usu. serving as a temporary or intermediate step to something preliminary negotiations a preliminary payment plan preliminary n Merriam Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam Webster. 1996 … Law dictionary
Preliminary — may refer to:*Preliminary English Test *Preliminary examination *Preliminary finals *Preliminary hearing *Preliminary Multistate Bar Review *Preliminary Notice … Wikipedia
