What does "pre-action" mean?

Before an action takes place, especially a legal action.

Pre-action

adj

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Adjective

1
Before an action takes place, especially a legal action. not-comparable
"He concludes: "This letter is written in contemplation of legal proceedings, and is a pre-action protocol letter within the meaning of the Civil Procedure Rules 1998.""

Antonyms

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post-action

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"He concludes: "This letter is written in contemplation of legal proceedings, and is a pre-action protocol letter within the meaning of the Civil Procedure Rules 1998.""

Etymology

From pre- + action.

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