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pretermission

/ˌprɛtərˈmɪʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does pretermission mean?

noun

The act of intentionally omitting or leaving out something, especially in a formal or official context. A pretermission is often used in a legal or technical sense.

Example

"The court's pretermission of the defendant's appeal was seen as a significant setback for the prosecution."

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