precognition

precognition (pree-kog-nish-[schwa]n).Scots law.

1. A preliminary examination under oath of persons believed to have knowledge about the facts of a case, esp., in a criminal case, to determine whether there is sufficient evidence for a trial.

2. The written record of the statement that a prospective witness can give as evidence.

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