Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

in limine

Adverb

/ɪn ˈlɪmɪneɪ/

Definition

At the threshold or beginning; a legal term referring to a motion made before a trial.

Examples

The lawyer filed an in limine motion to prevent the jury from hearing irrelevant information.
The judge’s decision on the in limine motion significantly shaped the trial’s direction.

Meaning

The term ‘in limine’ is often used in legal contexts to describe a motion or request submitted before a trial begins. Such motions typically aim to exclude certain evidence from being presented during the trial.