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 译者张文,国际知名商学院金融专业,擅长翻译各种与结构性融资及衍生品诉讼相关的法律文件。