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exclusionary rule
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noun
a rule that forbids the introduction of illegally obtained evidence in a criminal trial.
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Origin of exclusionary rule
First recorded in 1955–60
Words nearby exclusionary rule
exclude, excluded middle, excluding, exclusion, exclusionary, exclusionary rule, exclusion clause, exclusionism, exclusionist, exclusion principle, exclusive
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How to use exclusionary rule in a sentence
“The reckless or negligent conduct of the officers here is the type of conduct that can, and should, be deterred by application of the exclusionary rule,” Swain wrote.