Outrageously Funny Word Dictionary :: Postliminous

👉 The term "postliminous" is a legal term in the United States that refers to a situation where someone who has committed a crime before being tried for it (the "preliminary stage") is now entitled to have their case dismissed or reduced in severity based on new evidence, information, or circumstances. This can occur when the defendant's prior actions led to the crime, and they are no longer considered to be a threat to society. The concept of postliminous relief is often used

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