"time constraint" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: time constraints [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} time constraint (plural time constraints)
  1. (law) A limit or control placed on certain actions and filings in the interest of speedy justice, and additionally to prevent the evasion of the ends of justice by waiting until a matter is moot. Categories (topical): Law
    Sense id: en-time_constraint-en-noun-RGux7dG9 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry Topics: law

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