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ˈtime-ˌlimit
A limit in time, or to the duration of some action or condition; e.g. a limit to the length of speeches in parliament, etc.; also, a limit to the duration of a licence or privilege.
1880Plumptre in Dict. Chr. Biog. II. 192/2 He [Origen] taught the perpetual freedom of the will, and therefore set no time limits to the capacity for restoration. 1891Kipling Light that Failed x. 199 ‘What is my time-limit, avoiding all strain and worry?’ ‘Perhaps one year.’ 1894Westm. Gaz. 3 Jan. 1/2 The stronger.. the case appears for..time-limit by Standing Orders. 1899Ibid. 6 Feb. 2/2 Should this be effected, there will be a time-limit granted of from three to five years before any public-house is closed. |