How is the word Verjährung translated from German to English

English translation
statute of limitations
noun

Das Ende einer Frist, nach der ein Anspruch oder eine Tat rechtlich nicht mehr verfolgt werden kann.

The end of a period after which a claim or offence can no longer be pursued legally.

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  • Die Verjährung beträgt drei Jahre. — The limitation period is three years.

  • Kurz vor der Verjährung kam der Brief. — The letter came shortly before the limitation period expired.

  • Wegen Verjährung muss er nicht mehr zahlen. — Because of the statute of limitations he no longer has to pay.

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