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social science subjects > health and social care > health care management > legal and regulatory issues > statute of limitations
... > social science subjects > law > legal specialisms > education law > concepts, theories, and legal principles > statute of limitations
... > social science subjects > law > legal specialisms > education law > higher education law > concepts, theories, and legal principles > statute of limitations

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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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