in limine
The term "in limine" originates from Latin, meaning "on the threshold," and is commonly used in legal contexts, especially in the United States.
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Definition
C2Legal Procedure
(technical, formal)A request made at the start of a trial to exclude or admit specific evidence.
Example
- The defense attorney filed a motion in limine to prevent the jury from hearing about the defendant's previous convictions.
C1General
(formal)At the beginning or on the threshold.
Example
- The judge addressed the preliminary issues in limine before proceeding with the main trial.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "in limine":