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
Word History
Legal Definition
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 2adjective
: 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