in limine
Latin phrase
in li·mi·ne
in-ˈlē-mi-ˌne 
: on the threshold : as a preliminary matter
—used for motions regarding the admissibility of evidence brought up at a pretrial hearing
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in limine
1 of 2 adverb
in lim·i·ne
in-ˈli-mə-nē, -ˈlē-mi-nā
: at the beginning : as a preliminary matter
specifically
: before a particular procedure or proceeding takes place
in limine
2 of 2 adjective
: of, relating to, or being a motion, petition, or order regarding the admissibility of evidence whose exclusion is sought especially on the ground that it is prejudicial
Etymology
Latin, on the threshold
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