Reference meaning
in limine
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At the beginning, as a preliminary matter; specifically, before a particular procedure or proceeding takes place.
Other meanings
2. adjective
Of a motion, hearing, ruling, etc., pertaining to a request made at the start of a trial that the judge rule that certain evidence may not be introduced in a trial; most common in criminal trials where evidence is subject to constitutional limitations, such as statements made without Miranda warnings.
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