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Definition in limine in American English

in limine adjective, adverb

adjective, adverb
/ˌɪn ˈlɪmɪneɪ/

From the Latin expression in limine, which means "at the threshold."

1

an application made in limine is made at the beginning of court proceedings, usually to ask the judge to exclude certain evidence

Example

They filed a motion in limine to prevent any further use of the witness statement.

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Definition in limine in American English