Cut-Off Point
/ˈkʌtˌɔf pɔɪnt/
Definitions
- (n.) A designated time or condition after which certain rights, claims, or actions cannot be initiated or asserted in legal contexts.
The court ruled that the cut-off point for submitting evidence was one week before trial.
- (n.) A specific threshold or limit determining eligibility or applicability under a legal rule or policy.
Applicants who miss the cut-off point in the immigration process will be denied entry.
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Commentary
The term often functions to set procedural boundaries in litigation or regulatory compliance, emphasizing finality and predictability in legal processes.
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