preliminary

(informal) Something preliminary, such as a trial, report, race, etc.

plural of prelim / The preliminary front matter of a book, i.e. all content preceding the main text or work itself.

In preparation for the main matter; initial, introductory, preparatory.

A preparation for a main matter; an introduction. / Any of a series of sports events that determine the finalists / A relatively minor contest that precedes a major one, especially in boxing

plural of preliminary injunction

(law) A court order prohibiting a party to litigation from carrying on a course of action until a trial has determined whether the course of action is proper.

In a preliminary manner.

plural of preliminary

(nonstandard) preliminary