presentence
adjective
pre·sen·tence
ˌprē-ˈsen-tᵊn(t)s 
-tᵊnz
variants
or pre-sentence
or less commonly presentencing
ˌprē-ˈsen-tᵊn(t)-siŋ
or pre-sentencing
-tᵊn-ziŋ
law
: done or occurring before sentencing
a presentence report
presentence interviews
a presentencing hearing
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“Presentence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/presentence. Accessed 15 Dec. 2024.
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