Cut-Offs

/ˈkʌtˌɔfs/

Definitions

  1. (n.) Deadlines or points in time limiting actions or evidentiary submissions, beyond which claims or documents are not accepted in legal or administrative proceedings.
    The court set strict cut-offs for filing additional evidence before the trial.
  2. (n.) Specific limits on the amount or scope of benefits, payments, or legal protections, often determined by statute or contract.
    The insurance policy includes cut-offs that limit coverage after certain conditions are met.

Forms

  • cut-off

Commentary

In legal contexts, cut-offs often pertain to deadlines or limitation points critical for procedural compliance; drafting should clearly specify temporal boundaries to avoid ambiguity.

This glossary is for general informational and educational purposes only. Definitions are jurisdiction-agnostic but reflect terminology and concepts primarily drawn from English and American legal traditions. Nothing herein constitutes legal advice or creates a lawyer-client relationship. Users should consult qualified counsel for advice on specific matters or jurisdictions.

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