preliminary inquiryglossary / PRELIMINARY INQUIRY preliminary inquiry. Military law. The initial investigation of a reported or suspected violation of the Uniform Code of Military Justice. Cf. PRETRIAL INVESTIGATION. 词条贡献者 译员William,毕业于欧洲顶尖的高级翻译学院,专注翻译各种与区块链技术与数字货币有关的法律文件。