statute-barred
1statute barred — ˌstatute ˈbarred adjective LAW a statute barred legal action is one which cannot be brought to trial in a civil court because too much time has passed: • The solicitor had allowed the case to become statute barred, by failing to serve on time. *… …
2statute-barred — | ̷ ̷(ˌ) ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ adjective : barred by the statute of limitations * * * staˈtute barred adjective Disallowed by the statute of limitations • • • Main Entry: ↑statute …
3statute-barred — adjective English Law (especially of a debt claim) no longer legally enforceable due to the lapse of time …
4statute-barred — /ˌstætʃu:t bɑ:d/ adjective referring to legal action which cannot be pursued because the time limit for it has expired …
5statute-barred debt — debt that cannot be claimed legally for repayment because the time allowed to file suit has passed …
6statute-barred debt — A debt that has not been collected within the period allowed by law. See limitation of actions …
7statute — n. 1 a written law passed by a legislative body, e.g. an Act of Parliament. 2 a rule of a corporation, founder, etc., intended to be permanent (against the University Statutes). 3 divine law (kept thy statutes). Phrases and idioms: statute barred …
8statute of limitations — 1 a: a statute establishing a period of time from the accrual of a cause of action (as upon the occurrence or discovery of an injury) within which a right of action must be exercised compare laches, statute of repose b: a criminal statute… …
9Statute of repose — Civil procedure in the United States Federal Rules of Civil Procedure Doctrines of civil procedure Jurisdiction Subject matter jurisdiction Diversity jurisdiction Personal jurisdiction Removal jurisdiction Venue Change of venue …
10Barred — Bar Bar (b[aum]r), v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Barred} (b[aum]rd); p. pr. & vb. n. {Barring}.] [ F. barrer. See {Bar}, n.] 1. To fasten with a bar; as, to bar a door or gate. [1913 Webster] 2. To restrict or confine, as if by a bar; to hinder; to… …
