/ˈpriːviəs ˈkwɛstʃən/ – Phrase
Definition: câu hỏi sơ bộ.
A more thorough explanation: In legal terms, the “previous question” refers to a parliamentary procedure used in deliberative bodies, such as legislative assemblies, to immediately vote on whether to end debate and proceed to a vote on the main question or issue at hand. It is a motion that, if approved, would effectively cut off further debate and move the assembly to a vote on the pending matter.
Example: The court will consider the previous convictions of the defendant when determining the appropriate sentence.