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Exclusionary Rule.
Exclusionary Rule - as a noun
A rule that provides that otherwise admissible evidence cannot be used in a criminal trial if it was the result of illegal police conduct
Example Sentences
"The exclusionary rule is a legal principle that prohibits evidence obtained illegally from being used in court."
"The court applied the exclusionary rule and suppressed the evidence due to a violation of the defendant's Fourth Amendment rights."
"Defense attorneys often rely on the exclusionary rule to challenge the admissibility of unlawfully obtained evidence."
"The exclusionary rule serves as a deterrent for law enforcement officers to ensure they follow proper procedures when conducting searches and seizures."
"Some argue that the exclusionary rule hampers law enforcement efforts by letting guilty individuals go free on technicalities."
