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⏳ A time limit 🕰️ A delay period
frist

frist

9.9
A fixed time set by law or contract to do something
  • noun
  • Archaic
translation icon : plazo
  • The court set a strict frist for the appeal.

Examples

  • The lawyer requested a longer frist to gather all necessary documents.

  • You must submit your application before the frist expires.

  • The contract specifies a frist for payment that must not be exceeded.

  • If the frist passes without action, the agreement becomes void.

  • The contract specifies a frist for payment that must not be exceeded.

  • You must submit your application before the frist expires.

  • If the frist passes without action, the agreement becomes void.

Synonyms

term
vsfrist
∞ 5.8

A fixed period of time during which something happens, for example a school session or a prison sentence

is a legally or contractually defined time for completing a specified action
limitation
vsfrist
  • Formal
63 6.0

A fixed time after an event when you cannot start a court case

is a set period in law or contract requiring action before expiry
statute of limitations
vsfrist
  • Formal
53 7.3

A law that stops people from starting a lawsuit after a set time

is the specific period allowed by law or contract to take action
time limit
vsfrist
35 2.7

A set time by which you must finish something

is the required period set by law or agreement for doing something

Antonyms

perpetuity
19 9.6

A situation that lasts forever

How Long

term
∞ 5.8
frist
  • Archaic
9.9
period
∞ 2.1
time limit
35 2.7

Surface Forms

frist singular
frists plural

Etymology

Frist is like the German word Frist, which means 'fixed time' or 'deadline'. So a frist is a legal or contract time limit for doing something.