Definition of Statute of limitations

1. Noun. A statute prescribing the time period during which legal action can be taken.

Generic synonyms: Law
Category relationships: Jurisprudence, Law

Definition of Statute of limitations

1. Noun. (legal) 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 ¹

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Lexicographical Neighbors of Statute Of Limitations

status seeking
status symbol
status symbols
statuses
statusy
statutable
statutably
statute
statute(p)
statute book
statute books
statute law
statute mile
statute miles
statute of frauds
statute of limitations (current term)
statute title
statutes
statutes of frauds
statutorily
statutory
statutory-declaration
statutory-rape
statutory declaration
statutory declarations
statutory law
statutory offence
statutory offense
statutory rapes

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