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Suppression Of Evidence
1) A judge's order that certain evidence may not be admitted at trial because it was obtained illegally, such as an involuntary confession or drugs discovered in an illegal search. 2) For a prosecutor in a criminal case to improperly hide or withhold evidence that he or she is legally required to provide to the defense.


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