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motion in limine :: legal definition


Motion in limine - (lim-in-nay) n. Latin for "threshold," a motion made at the start of a trial requesting that the judge rule that certain evidence may not be introduced in trial. This is most common in criminal trials where evidence is subject to constitutional limitations, such as statements made without the Miranda warnings (reading the suspect his/her rights).

See also: in limine Miranda warning motion and Related Law Terms ↓


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exclusionary rule :: n. the rule that evidence secured by illegal means ... e poisonous tree motion to suppress
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motion :: n. a formal request made to a judge for an order o ... g, an oral motion may be permitted.
motion for a new trial :: n. a request made by the loser for the case to be ... hstanding the verdict motion N.O.V.
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proof :: n. confirmation of a fact by evidence. In a trial, ... doubt preponderance of the evidence
quotient verdict :: n. an award of money damages set by a jury in a la ... rial motion for a new trial verdict
rights :: n. 1) plural of right, which is the collection of ... evidence. See also: Miranda warning
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summary adjudication of issues :: n. a court order ruling that certain factual issue ... is made. See also: summary judgment
testify :: v. to give oral evidence under oath in answer to q ... deposition evidence testimony trial
testimony :: n. oral evidence given under oath by a witness in ... tion evidence testify trial witness
trial :: n. the examination of facts and law presided over ... at a hearing held at a later time.
ultimate fact :: n. in a trial, a conclusion of fact which is logic ... is not evidence. See also: evidence
witness :: 1) n. a person who testifies under oath in a trial ... lso: deposition evidence trial will

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