1) At the outset 2) On the threshold 
The Latin term 'In limine' means, in a UK legal context: 'at the outset, on the threshold'.
Latin word meaning " at the threshold " or "at the outset". It is legal term used to pass a motion before the trial begins. Usually such motions are requested in order to remove any evidence which has been procured by illegal means or those that are objectionable by jury or which may make the jury bias.
In limine is Latin for at the threshold; at the start
in limine; in lim. At or on the outset. Used to describe something that is about to happen or is beginning to happen.
about to happen
At the outset, on the threshold
on the threshold; at the outset.