/praɪər prəˈsidɪŋz/ – Phrase
Definition: việc khởi tố vụ án đã xảy ra trước đây.
A more throughout explanation: “Prior proceedings” refers to legal actions or events that occurred before the current legal proceeding or case being considered. These prior proceedings may include previous court hearings, decisions, or other legal actions that are relevant to the current matter at hand.
Example: During the prior proceedings, the court ruled in favor of the plaintiff.