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Term Definition Statute of Limitations - a term referring the period of time in which a claimant may file an action.
Application in Divorce The statue of limitations varies from state to state, with different limitations for different types of actions, including collecting delinquent child support.

After the time limit has run out, no legal cause for action existed.

In some criminal actions, such as homicide, no statute of limitation exists.