in limine

English

Etymology

From Latin līmen (“threshold”)

Pronunciation
  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˌɪn ˈlɪmɪneɪ/

Adverb

in limine

  1. (chiefly US, law) at the beginning, as a preliminary matter; specifically, before a particular procedure or proceeding takes place

Adjective

in limine

  1. (chiefly US, law) a motion made at the start of a trial requesting 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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