statute of limitations

Speech parts

1. statute of limitations - Noun

2. statute of limitations - Phrase

Meaning

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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.

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Synonyms

prescription

Hypernyms

law

Examples

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

Words in the phrase

statute of limitations

Close letter words and terms

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