pre-scrutiny

English

Etymology

From pre- +‎ scrutiny.

Noun

pre-scrutiny (uncountable)

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

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