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time limit

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noun

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


Etymology

Origin of time limit

First recorded in 1875–80

Example Sentences

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If the will has not yet been admitted to probate, your friend’s sister may raise objections, but once the probate order is entered, the statutory time limits take effect.

From MarketWatch

They include requiring AI firms to offer personalised settings, have time limits on usage and getting consent from guardians before providing emotional companionship services.

From BBC

Downplaying the year-end deadline, he said the deal "did not specify a time limit for its ending or for the return to military solutions".

From Barron's

"It has been concluded that this report falls outside of the stated statutory time limit, and no investigation can take place," the spokeswoman added.

From BBC

It said providers were currently reporting results into policing within the six-month statutory time limit and there were no road traffic backlogs in force.

From BBC