Deadlines
/ˈdɛdlaɪnz/
Definitions
- (n.) Specific dates or times by which legal actions, filings, or responses must be completed to comply with procedural rules or contracts.
The court dismissed the case because the plaintiff missed the filing deadline.
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- deadline
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Commentary
Deadlines are strictly enforced in legal contexts; failure to meet them can result in loss of rights or dismissal of claims.
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