statute of limitations

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n. pl. statutes of limitations

A statute setting a time limit on legal action in certain cases.

statute of limitations

(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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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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He was wild when he was young; a long while ago to be sure; but in the law of God, there is no statute of limitations.

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