Concept information
Preferred term
statute of limitations
Definition
- The statute of limitations is a statute that originated from the common-law system, which set forth time limits on legal action in certain cases. The deadlines for filing vary, in accordance with the type of case (criminal or civil) and the circumstances surrounding the case or claim. [Source: Encyclopedia of Time: Science, Philosophy, Theology, & Culture; Statute of Limitations]
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URI
https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/statute_of_limitations
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