in limine

IPA(Pronunciation)

/ˌɪn ˈlɪmɪneɪ/

Adjective

(chiefly US, law) A motion made at the start of a trial requesting that the judge rule that certain evidence may not be introduced in a trial; most common in criminal trials where evidence is subject to constitutional limitations, such as statements made without Miranda warnings.

Japanese Meaning

裁判開始時に、特定の証拠の提出を裁判官に認めさせないよう求める動議（主に米国の法律用語） / 特に刑事裁判において、ミランダ警告無しで得られた供述など、憲法上の制限の対象となる証拠を排除するための申し立て