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What is the primary purpose of the exclusionary rule in criminal law?
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To deter law enforcement from engaging in illegal searches and seizures
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The exclusionary rule is a legal principle that prohibits the admission of evidence in court if it was obtained through an illegal search or seizure. The primary purpose of the exclusionary rule is to deter law enforcement from engaging in illegal searches and seizures by making it clear that evidence obtained through such means will not be admissible in court.