Definition
A legal restriction or deadline that prevents you from doing something forever, whether it's suing someone decades after the fact or relying on faulty evidence. In law, it's most famous as the statute of limitations—the expiration date on your right to seek justice, because apparently grievances go stale. Also refers to any inherent weakness or restriction, like your patience for legalese having severe limitations.
Example Usage
The statute of limitations expired on her claim, which is the legal system's way of saying 'you snooze, you lose' in the most formal way possible.
Source: Legal terminology
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