A preliminary inquiry is a process where someone investigates and gathers information in the early stages of something, like a project or legal case, before making any decisions or taking further actions. Full definition
This proposal will eliminate the number of preliminary inquiries by 87 %. (criminallawoshawa.com)
Therefore electronic technology has created an increased need for a right to a full preliminary inquiry whereby the reliability of such evidence can be challenged. (slaw.ca)
There are currently more than 9,000 preliminary inquiries held each year. (criminallawoshawa.com)