probouleutic

Adjective

probouleutic (not comparable)

1. Relating to the Ancient Greek council, which held preliminary discussions before submitting matters to the general assembly.
   • The full probouleutic power of the senate was restored; no proposal could henceforth be submitted to the people, unless it had first been approved by the senate.1889, Theodor Mommsen, Clement Bryans, Frederick James Roberts Hendy, The History of the Roman Republic, page 276
   • It is so easy to think that a boule must involve probouleutic activity. This normally meant that a boule not only considered in advance the subjects to be dealt with in the meetings of the assembly, but actually drew up the bills to be voted on by the assembly.1966, Jakob Aall Ottesen Larsen, Representative Government in Greek and Roman History, page 97
2. (UK, broadly) Pertaining to preliminary discussion before discussion in council, parliament, or other public debate.
   • Their probouleutic function is in place when Parliament does not proceed by commission, and when business must be digested for a house reluctant to remain long in attendance.1921, The Scottish Historical Review - Volume 18, page 165
   • This probouleutic (primary discussion) format worked alongside Elizabeth's informal and ad hoc consultations with individuals.2004, James Daybell, Women and politics in early modern England, 1450-1700, page 75