| 单词 | statute of limitations |
| 释义 | statute of limitationsWord forms: statutes of limitations countable noun [oft the N on n] 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. The statute of limitations on crimes other than homicide is five years, so Reyescannot be prosecuted for the attack. statute of limitations in British Englishnoun a legislative enactment prescribing the period of time within which proceedings must be instituted to enforce a right or bring an action at law See also lachesstatute of limitations in American English1. a statute limiting the period within which a specific legal action may be taken 2. the period itself Examples of 'statute of limitations' in a sentence |
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