Evidence

Motion in Limine

/ MOH-shun in LIM-ih-nee /

Definition

A pre-trial motion to exclude certain evidence from trial.

Used in Context

“A motion in limine excluded prejudicial prior convictions.”

Etymology

◈ Latin: at the threshold

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