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pre-law

[pree-law]
–adjective
1. of, pertaining to, or engaged in studies in preparation for the formal study of law.
–noun
2. a program of pre-law study or training.
3. a student enrolled in such a program.
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pre·law   (prē'lô')   
adj.  Of, relating to, or being the studies that prepare one for the study of law.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
Copyright © 2009 by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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Word Origin & History

pre-law 
"of or pertaining to study in preparation for law school," 1961, Amer.Eng., from pre- + law (school).
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2001 Douglas Harper
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