Constitutional

Exclusionary Rule

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Definition

A rule prohibiting use of illegally obtained evidence in criminal trial.

Used in Context

“The exclusionary rule excluded the drugs found during the illegal search.”

Etymology

◈ Latin: excludere, to shut out

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