statute of limitations
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statute of limitations
noun statutes of limitations
- A law passed by a legislative body that sets a maximum time limit after an incident, in which legal proceedings may be initiated.
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noun law that sets a time limit after some legal action may not take place — see also prescription
| Español | prescripción legal |
|---|---|
| 日本語 | 時効 jikō |
| 中文 | 消滅時效 /消灭时效 xiāomiè shíxiào, 法令限制 fǎlìng xiànzhì, 訴訟時效 /诉讼时效 sùsòng shíxiào |
| Deutsch | Verjährung |
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title = {statute of limitations},
howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
year = {2026},
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urldate = {2026-11-06}
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