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statute of limitations

/ˈstætʃuːt əv ˌlɪmɪˈteɪʃənz/

翻译: 法律术语,指自某一事件发生后,可以提起诉讼的最长法定期间;超过该期限后,当事人便不能再向法院起诉。

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/ˈstætʃuːt əv ˌlɪmɪˈteɪʃənz/C1formallegal
  • zh法律术语,指自某一事件发生后,可以提起诉讼的最长法定期间;超过该期限后,当事人便不能再向法院起诉。

A legal term referring to the maximum time period after an event within which legal proceedings may be initiated. Once this period expires, the claim can no longer be brought to court.

  1. Legal time limitC1formal

    A law that sets the maximum time after an event within which legal proceedings may be initiated.

    zh诉讼时效

    • The statute of limitations for filing a personal injury claim is three years in this state.
    • Because the crime was committed decades ago, the statute of limitations has expired.
    • The lawyer argued that the case should be dismissed due to the statute of limitations.