die Verjährungsfrist
Translation
statute of limitations, limitation period
Examples
Die Verjährungsfrist beträgt drei Jahre.
The statute of limitations is three years.
Die Verjährungsfrist ist abgelaufen.
The statute of limitations has expired.
Grammar Patterns
die Verjährungsfrist ((für et4)) the statute of limitations for (sth.acc) The statute of limitations for this claim is short.
Similar Words
Synonym: Ausschlussfrist (preclusion period)
Etymology
A compound word from 'Verjährung' (statute of limitations) and 'Frist' (period). 'Verjährung' itself comes from 'ver-' (prefix indicating passing) + 'Jahr' (year).
Memory Tips
Think of it as 'for-years-period'. It's the period after which something (like a claim) expires after many years.