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statute of limitations

stat·ute of lim·i·ta·tion
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [stach-oot, -oo t uhv, ov lim-i-tey-shuh n]
    • /ˈstætʃ ut, -ʊt ʌv, ɒv ˌlɪm ɪˈteɪ ʃən/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [stach-oot, -oo t uhv, ov lim-i-tey-shuh n]
    • /ˈstætʃ ut, -ʊt ʌv, ɒv ˌlɪm ɪˈteɪ ʃən/

Definitions of statute of limitations words

  • noun statute of limitations a statute defining the period within which legal action may be taken. 1
  • countable noun 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. 0
  • noun statute of limitations a legislative enactment prescribing the period of time within which proceedings must be instituted to enforce a right or bring an action at law 0
  • noun statute of limitations a statute limiting the period within which a specific legal action may be taken 0
  • noun statute of limitations the period itself 0
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Origin of statute of limitations

First appearance:

before 1760
One of the 46% newest English words
First recorded in 1760-70

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Parts of speech for Statute of limitations

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
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statute of limitations popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 1% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
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