Meaning Of The Word Statute of limitations

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statute of limitations
If there is a statute of limitations on a legal case such as a crime, people can no longer be accused after a certain period of time has passed.
noun: a legislative enactment prescribing the period of time within which proceedings must be instituted to enforce a right or bring an action at law

statute of limitations in American English
a statute limiting the period within which a specific legal action may be taken
noun: a statute defining the period within which legal action may be taken

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