statutory limitation

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statutory
adjective
uk
/ˈstætʃ.ə.tər.i/us
/ˈstætʃ.ə.tɔːr.i/
decided or controlled ...
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limitation
noun
uk
/ˌlɪm.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/us
/ˌlɪm.əˈteɪ.ʃən/
the act of controlling and especially ...
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(Definition ofstatutoryandlimitationfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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This article thus contributes to the ongoing revaluation of the metropolitan commissioners of sewers and illustrates the constructed nature ofstatutorylimitation.
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There is nostatutorylimitationof the proportion of carbon monoxide in gas supplied for domestic purposes.
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Nostatutorylimitationexists as regards the renewal of pension on a conditional or temporary basis.
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The offshore petroleum training board, for example, cannot train workers employed for work onshore because of thestatutorylimitationon it.
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Is there astatutorylimitationon the length of time for which prisoners can be kept in solitary confinement?
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It also examined the notion of capping; that is to say, creating some form ofstatutorylimitationof liability.
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In other words, there is no statutory inhibition, nostatutorylimitation, and, therefore, no need for statutory easement.
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Astatutorylimitationof this kind can be justified only if it can be shown that it is in the interests of the community.
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The better structure is that of the existing private water companies—astatutorylimitationof dividend—where the surplus goes to reducing charges to the customer.
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It is entirely proper that any proposal for astatutorylimitationof normal legal rights should be carefully scrutinised.
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One difficulty is that of drafting astatutorylimitationto the constable's general and very necessary power to stop vehicles.
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That imposes astatutorylimitationon the duration of the increased duty and links it by statute to the duration of petrol rationing.
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Recognising thestatutorylimitationof three miles, is there any prospect of a reduction in that distance being arranged?
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Although there is nostatutorylimitation, there is a limitation prescribed by the course of proceedings.
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Thirdly, there are further exhortations to keep wages and salaries down and some little price control andstatutorylimitationof dividends.
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I stated quite clearly that on the general question of liability to recall, there is nostatutorylimitationof the age.
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As with previous legislation, there is nostatutorylimitationto action which might or might not be taken by an employee or an employer.
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Would the constable then have offended against thestatutorylimitationor not?
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For them there is nostatutorylimitationon the amount they earn or receive.
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In the interests of the consumers will he consider changing his policy and maintaining thestatutorylimitationof dividend?
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