statutes of limitations

A form of statute of limitations — A law passed by a legislative body that sets a maximum time limit after an incident, in which legal proceedings may be initiated.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of statute of limitations
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APA

statutes of limitations. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/statutes%20of%20limitations

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“statutes of limitations.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/statutes%20of%20limitations. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “statutes of limitations,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/statutes%20of%20limitations.

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