IN-LIMINE

in limine (in lim-[schwa]-nee), adv. [Latin “at the outset”] Preliminarily; presented to only the judge, before or during trial (a question to be decided in limine). See MOTION IN LIMINE. [Cases: Criminal Law 632(4); Federal Civil Procedure 2011; Pretrial Procedure 3. C.J.S. Criminal Law §§ 448, 456, 458.]

in-limine, adj. (Of a motion or order) raised preliminarily, esp. because of an issue about the admissibility of evidence believed by the movant to be prejudicial (in-limine motion).