Time Bar
/ˈtaɪm bɑːr/
Definitions
- (n.) A legal doctrine or contractual clause that prevents a party from bringing a claim or enforcing a right after a specified time limit has expired.
The plaintiff's claim was dismissed due to a time bar in the contract limiting actions to within two years.
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Commentary
Time bars operate similarly to statutes of limitations but may arise by agreement rather than by statute; drafters should clearly specify applicable periods to avoid ambiguity.
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