Etymology

in limine

Today it means: At the beginning, as a preliminary matter; specifically, before a particular procedure or proceeding takes place. Full definition →

Latin in līmine
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  1. Latin · borrowed fromin līmine
  2. English todayin limine

Unadapted borrowing from Latin in līmine (literally “in the threshold”).

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