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statute of limitations
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statute of limitations
n. pl. statutes of limitations
A statute setting a time limit on legal action in certain cases.
statute of limitations
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(Law) a legislative enactment prescribing the period of time within which proceedings must be instituted to enforce a right or bring an action at law See also laches
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Noun1.statute of limitations - a statute prescribing the time period during which legal action can be taken
law - legal document setting forth rules governing a particular kind of activity; "there is a law against kidnapping"
law, jurisprudence - the collection of rules imposed by authority; "civilization presupposes respect for the law"; "the great problem for jurisprudence to allow freedom while enforcing order"
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In some states, the statue of limitations on personal injury can be surprisingly short and if you want to make sure that your case gets heard, you are going to need file in a timely fashion.
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Despite the fact that many surviving perpetrators are now elderly, Mr Ahern insisted there is no statue of limitations in relation to such criminal offences.
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