preliminary procedure
[/ˌprɪˈlɪmɪneri prəˈsiːdʒər/]
nounpl: preliminary procedures
procedimento preliminar
1. An initial or preparatory process or sequence of actions taken before the main procedure or event
The preliminary procedure must be completed before the trial can begin.
O procedimento preliminar deve ser concluído antes do julgamento começar.
2. In legal contexts, initial proceedings or steps taken to establish jurisdiction, admissibility, or readiness for trial
The preliminary procedure included document review and witness interviews.
O procedimento preliminar incluiu revisão de documentos e entrevistas com testemunhas.
3. In medical or technical contexts, preparatory steps or examinations performed before a main procedure
The doctor explained the preliminary procedure before scheduling the surgery.
O médico explicou o procedimento preliminar antes de agendar a cirurgia.
In Brazilian legal system, 'procedimento preliminar' is essential in both civil and criminal law. The concept reflects the importance of due process and proper legal formalities. In the United States, preliminary procedures are crucial in the judicial system, particularly in criminal cases where preliminary hearings determine if sufficient evidence exists to proceed. This term is formal and used consistently across legal, medical, and technical fields in both cultures.
Related Idioms & Phrases
go through the preliminary procedures
complete preliminary procedures
skip the preliminary procedures
preliminary procedures must be observed
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