pre-scrutiny

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English

Etymology

pre- +‎ scrutiny

Noun

pre-scrutiny (uncountable)

(Roman Catholicism) In electing a pope, the phase before scrutiny, during which ballot papers are prepared and scrutineers are selected.

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