Limine
/ˈlɪmɪni/
Definitions
- (adv.) Used in the phrase 'in limine' meaning at the threshold or beginning, typically in legal contexts to refer to preliminary matters.
The motion was filed in limine to exclude certain evidence before the trial began.
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Commentary
Often appears in the fixed phrase 'motion in limine'; used to address preliminary legal issues before trial to avoid prejudicial information being introduced.
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