Glossary entry (derived from question below)
German term or phrase:
in unverjährter Zeit
English translation:
within the / a statute of limitations
Added to glossary by
Julie Cornillie
Jul 20, 2006 13:12
17 yrs ago
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German term
Germany
in unverjährter Zeit
German to English
Law/Patents
Law (general)
Criminal Procedure in Britain/Europe
Der Beschuldigte steht im Verdacht . . . in unverjährter Zeit . . . gemacht zu haben.
What is the best translation for "in unverjährter Zeit"? I am thinking something along the lines of: "within the limitation period".
What is the best translation for "in unverjährter Zeit"? I am thinking something along the lines of: "within the limitation period".
Proposed translations
(English)
| 4 +1 | within the / a statute of limitation |
KARIN ISBELL
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| 4 | within a not statute-barred period of time |
Serena Hiller
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| 4 | on {or around} a date within the statutory time limit |
Adrian MM. (X)
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Change log
Jul 20, 2006 14:20: Marcus Malabad changed "Term asked" from "in unverjährter Zeit (Ger > BrE)" to "in unverjährter Zeit"
Proposed translations
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KARIN ISBELL
United States
United States
Native in German
&
English
Specializes in field
United States
Accurate and equivalent
Native in: English 
, German
Works in: English to German, German to English, Russian to English, and 1 more.
Related KudoZ points
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155
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within the / a statute of limitation
Romain, Dietl/Lorenz
Peer comment(s):
| agree |
HarryHedgehog
: this is how I understand it - with the definite article, as it is always understood for the respective offence
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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "Thanks!"
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Serena Hiller
Germany
Germany
Native in German
&
English
Specializes in field
Germany
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German term (edited):
in unverjährter Zeit (Ger > BrE)
within a not statute-barred period of time
I would say this term here refers to a crime to which applies the incapacity to become statute-barred or maybe it would also be possible to say "not subject to the statute of limitations"
Peer comment(s):
| agree |
transatgees
: your last suggestion
4 mins
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| neutral |
Richard Benham
: Your first suggestion is not really English. Your second seems odd. It reads to me as if this crime is subject to a/the statute of limitations, but that the time has not yet expired.
1 hr
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| disagree |
Darin Fitzpatrick
: With Richard, but more so. The first sentence is very German.
3 hrs
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20 hrs
on {or around} a date within the statutory time limit
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Example sentence:
Date: 20/07/05 Public Authority: King's Lynn and West Norfolk Borough Council ... The Council issued a Fees Notice within the statutory time limit but the ...
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Discussion
Thanks again for your quick responses!