time limit

American  

noun

1. a period of time within which an action or procedure must be done or completed.

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Etymology

Origin of time limit

First recorded in 1875–80

Example Sentences

There is an acceptance players use supposed injuries as a way of breaking up play, but it is felt extending the time limit could unduly penalise genuinely injured players.

From BBC • Feb. 23, 2026

Trade experts say the administration might succeed in raising revenue with Section 122 for a short while because of the time limit.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 21, 2026

All four games will be played with a 12-minute time limit.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 31, 2026

“Find a hotel where there are enough rooms for your group and say, ‘Here’s the link for everyone to call,’ and then put a time limit on it,” he says.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 30, 2026

Soon we would have reached our time limit, and must return to the hotel.

From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier

Related Words

• deadline