verb
- to file or submit (a document, application, or legal paper) in advance or before the official deadline
Usage: often used in legal, administrative, or business contexts
Examples
- The attorney prefiles the motion to ensure it reaches the court before the deadline.
- Many taxpayers prefiled their returns in January to receive refunds sooner.
- She prefiles her application weeks ahead of the submission date.
- The company prefiles its annual report with the regulatory agency.
- Candidates often prefiled their campaign finance disclosures to stay compliant.