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in limine

American  
[in lee-mi-ne, in lim-uh-nee] / ɪn ˈli mɪ nɛ, ɪn ˈlɪm ə ni /

adverb

Latin.
  1. on the threshold; at the outset.


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"They are called motions in limine, which means 'at the threshold'. Such motions see clarity to make sure that everyone is on the same page before the trial starts."

From Salon • Apr. 24, 2023

In theory, in limine motions protect due process by excluding information that might sway the jury unfairly in the absence of supporting evidence.

From Slate • Feb. 22, 2021

“Do you know what a motion in limine is?” asked Kennedy, citing one of the most basic motions to exclude evidence before trial.

From The Guardian • Dec. 16, 2017

Specifically, she mentioned the necessity of understanding the Daubert standard and a motion in limine.

From New York Times • Dec. 15, 2017

To say this is not to hint at a theory of supernatural revelation to the earliest men, a theory which I must, in limine disclaim.

From Myth, Ritual and Religion — Volume 1 by Lang, Andrew

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