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

In a letter to Grimmer's family, Sally Dowling said the normal time limit for families to request a review had expired, but that she had agreed to look at the case anyway.

From BBC

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

For the first time, "quantitative air quality improvement goals for key regions within a clear time limit" were set, a 2016 study noted.

From Barron's

No bandwidth caps, no throttling, no time limits.

From Salon

Related Words

• deadline