five-year limit
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limit
noun
uk/ˈlɪm.ɪt/us/ˈlɪm.ɪt/
the greatest amount, number, or level of something that is either possible ...
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(Definition oflimitfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)
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This dilemma between husbanding resources and being prepared becomes easier to resolve as the statutoryfive-yearlimitapproaches, since an election becomes inevitable.
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That being so, is there not a case for trying to go beyond thefive-yearlimit?
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If that is so, thefive-yearlimithas very nearly been reached.
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That will be afive-yearlimiton the modest provisions which are now proposed.
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It is not only thefive-yearlimitthat is crucial, but the fact that the provisions must be renewed every year, like previous measures.
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It relates to thefive-yearlimitfor the ban on dogs on a grouse moor.
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I do not believe that less than afive-yearlimitwould be fair.
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The amendment would place afive-yearlimiton the time for which hospital managers administer the assets of discharged patients who remain incapax.
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Therefore, for smaller businesses of less than approximately 3,000 sq ft, there should be afive-yearlimit, after which responsibility is diminished.
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Will thefive-yearlimitbe a bar, or will his right honourable friend have a measure of discretion?
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That is why it has been recognised in thefive-yearlimit.
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I believe that thefive-yearlimitfor public institutions or organisations with which we have signed treaty obligations is not sufficient.
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There is nofive-yearlimitin respect of such an action.
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It is entirely appropriate that afive-yearlimithas been set.
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Can this ruling be altered so that the land may be acquired in advance of thefive-yearlimit?
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Last year, the arbitrary regulation put afive-yearlimiton claims for industrial deafness, which was found to be ultra vires.
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That means that they could cease to operate before the end of thefive-yearlimit, which is all to the good.
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Thefive-yearlimit, to which we have been referring, is an important safeguard.
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Would it not have been a great deal better if thefive-yearlimithad been a 10-year limit?
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I am sorry thefive-yearlimithas been put in.
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