time-barred
That can not be brought to court because the time period set down in a statute of…That can not be brought to court because the time period set down in a statute of limitations has passed.
Meaning
1 senses(not comparable)That can not be brought to court because the time period set down in a statute of limitations has passed.
Origin
From time + barred.From time + barred.
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Word family
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