1. statute of limitations - Noun
2. statute of limitations - Phrase
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statute of limitations (plural statutes of limitations)
Any law that sets a time limit, after which a person may not be tried for a crime, or after which some other legal action may not take place.
It could be advantageous for Mr. Cosby to give up the statute of limitations because there is a huge cloud on his reputation and legacy. Gloria Allred
Although years had passed, the crimes were still within the 10-year statute of limitations. Source: Internet
As discussed in Wolk v. Olson, the discovery rule does not apply to mass media such as newspapers and the Internet; the statute of limitations begins to run at the date of publication. Source: Internet
Even if the court denies equitable relief to a plaintiff because of laches, the plaintiff may still have a claim for legal relief if the statute of limitations has not run out. Source: Internet
In 2012, the Legislature approved a statute allowing victims to file civil claims against their abusers long after the statute of limitations had passed. Source: Internet
For U.S. military cases, the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) states that all charges except those facing court-martial on a capital charge have a five-year statute of limitations. Source: Internet