statute of repose
statute of re·pose
-ri-ˈpōz
: a statute that bars a cause of action after a period of time running from a particular act (as the delivery of a product) or event even if the cause of action has not accrued (as upon discovery of a defect)
the statute of repose began to run upon completion of the house even though the defect was not discovered for several years
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“Statute of repose.” Merriam-Webster.com Legal Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/legal/statute%20of%20repose. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.
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