单词 | statute of limitations |
释义 | statute of limitations 1 a: a statute establishing a period of time from the accrual of a cause of action (as upon the occurrence or discovery of an injury) within which a right of action must be exercised compare laches, statute of repose b: a criminal statute establishing the period of time within which an offense can be punished after its commission 2: a period of time established by a statute of limitations for commencing an action or prosecution 3: an affirmative defense that the statute of limitations has expired |
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