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Noun

1. 1
   A law passed by a legislative body that sets a maximum time limit after an incident, in which legal proceedings may be initiated.
2. 2
   a statute prescribing the time period during which legal action can be taken wordnet

Synonyms

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deadline to suedifferent limitsdifferent periodsequitable tollingextension rulesfederal limitation period

Antonyms

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constant limitsfull durationno time limitstandardized period