INCLUSIONARY-APPROACH RULE

inclusionary-approach rule.The principle that evidence of a prior crime, wrong, or act is admissible for any purpose other than to show a defendant’s criminal propensity as long as it is relevant to some disputed issue and its probative value outweighs its prejudicial effect. [Cases: Criminal Law 369.2(1). C.J.S. Criminal Law §§ 825–826.]

[Blacks Law 8th]