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PRETRIAL DETAINEE

\pɹiːtɹˈa͡ɪə͡l dɪtˈe͡ɪniː], \pɹiːtɹˈa‍ɪə‍l dɪtˈe‍ɪniː], \p_ɹ_iː_t_ɹ_ˈaɪ_əl d_ɪ_t_ˈeɪ_n_iː]\

Definitions of PRETRIAL DETAINEE

1910 - Black's Law Dictionary (2nd edition)

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the term applied to the defendant who is held prior to their trial on criminal charges because no bail is posted or is denied a pre-trial release.

1910 - Black's Law Dictionary (2nd edition)
By Henry Campbell Black

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