pre-scrutiny

English edit

Etymology edit

pre- +‎ scrutiny

Noun edit

pre-scrutiny (uncountable)

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

Coordinate terms edit

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