statute of limitations

/ˌstætʃut əv ˈlɪməˌteɪʃənz/
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Other forms: statutes of limitations

Definitions of statute of limitations
  1. noun
    a statute prescribing the time period during which legal action can be taken
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    type of:
    law
    legal document setting forth rules governing a particular kind of activity
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