limitation
- A clause in a legal document like a deed or will that establishes restrictions on how an estate or interest can be disposed of. These restrictions often concern time limits or specific heirs
- The timeframe set by law during which legal actions or proceedings must be initiated. After this period, such matters can no longer be taken to court
- The limitation in their grandfather’s will specified that only direct descendants could inherit the estate.
- Due to the limitation period, the prosecution was unable to bring the case to court as it had been too long since the incident.
- The contract included a limitation that it would only remain valid for five years.
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