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time limit Definition

time limit

noun

a fixed period of time during which something is valid, or must be done, completed, or ended

time limit Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • extend: The only ground for extending a time limit should be " cause shown " .
  • impose: Please note that some schools impose a time limit for attendance at a feeder school.
  • set: The CSAC said that the court would set a time limit for Mr X to pay.
  • put: Timescales: It's always good to put a time limit on it!
  • have: None of these permissions had any time limit and few had any worthwhile conditions.
  • change: The grounds for changing the time limits are to provide the defense with more time to prepare after the service of the indictment.

Adjective modifier

  • strict: There are strict time limits for making an appeal.
  • one-month: If you can appeal, the one-month time limit starts again from the date on the letter confirming the decision.
  • overall: Perpetuities The rule against perpetuities is, in effect, an overall time limit within which any direction by the settlor must take effect.
  • short: But you have to clear the table within a frustratingly short time limit... .
  • reduced: A reduced time limit would force such vulnerable women to continue with their pregnancies against their will.
  • important: It tells you important time limits for your appeal.

Preposition: on

  • appeal: There is usually a time limit on appeals, so be careful not to miss the deadlines.
  • complaint: The Ombudsman would inform the complainant as appropriate about the time limits on complaints to his Office.

Noun used with modifier

  • custody: The main issue before the court was the impact of section 25 in cases where the custody time limit had expired.
  • month: However, West Lothian Council advised that the system should be resourced to the point where nine month time limits can be reduced.
  • detention: The White Paper poses the question of whether the detention time limits are adequate and whether the detail of PACE is too great.
  • year: The address of the College is on the application form When does the 3.5 year time limit start?

Preposition: in

  • case: Time limits in these cases are strict and there are no procedures for extending them.

Preposition: for

  • receipt: Time limits for the receipt of representations Local Press 2 weeks from date of the publication.