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fruit of the poisonous tree

idiom

Evidence that has been obtained as the result of an illegal act on the part of law enforcement personnel (such as an unlawful warrantless search, or continued questioning of a witness who has invoked the right of counsel), and which is therefore excluded from being admitted as evidence in a trial.


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  1. 01

    bark up the wrong tree

    To take the wrong approach to a situation; to follow a false lead; to attempt to solve a problem using mistaken assumptions about its true nature.

  2. 02

    bear fruit

    To produce good results; to yield benefits; to succeed.

  3. 03

    Christmas tree bill

    A bill consisting of many riders that attracts many, often unrelated, floor amendments, which may provide special benefits to various groups or interests.

  4. 04

    dead tree edition

    The physical, printed version of a publication.

  5. 05

    fall out of the ugly tree and hit every branch

    To become extremely unattractive.

  6. 06

    forbidden fruit

    Illicit pleasure.

  7. 07

    fruit of one's loins

    One's child or, collectively, one's children or descendants.

  8. 08

    fruit of the union

    A child, especially from a marriage or similar union.

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