In limine
Defined in 4 dictionaries — Ballentine's (1916), Black's (1910), Black's (1891), Bouvier (1839)
Ballentine's Law Dictionary
James A. Ballentine · 1916
On the threshold; at the outset.
Black's Law Dictionary
Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
On or at the threshold; at the very beginning; preliminarily.
A Dictionary of Law
Henry Campbell Black · 1891
Onorat thethreshold; at the very beginning; preliminarily.
A Law Dictionary, Adapted to the Constitution and Laws of the United States
John Bouvier · 1839
in or at the beginning. This phrase is frequently used, as, the courts are anxious to check crimes tn ltmine.