What does "sunset clause" mean?

A provision of a law which says the law or something under it, as an agency or benefit established by it, will come to an end on a particular date or after a particular period of time.

What is a synonym for "sunset clause"?

Common synonyms include: sunset statute.

Sunset clause

noun

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Noun

1
A provision of a law which says the law or something under it, as an agency or benefit established by it, will come to an end on a particular date or after a particular period of time.
"A sunset clause in this act says the tax exemption will expire on the thirtieth day after the effective date of the act."

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sunset statute

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"A sunset clause in this act says the tax exemption will expire on the thirtieth day after the effective date of the act."

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