time limit

noun

1. a period of time within which an action or procedure must be done or completed.

Word History and Origins

Origin of time limit¹

First recorded in 1875–80

Example Sentences

Many parents are all too familiar with angry outbursts from their children, from sibling squabbles to protests over screen time limits.

From Science Daily

He said the usual time limit on claims should be extended and that it had not been possible to bring the case prior to the conclusion of the public inquiry last year.

From BBC

It also means no time limit for terminations when there is a "substantial risk" a foetus would suffer a severe mental or physical impairment.

From BBC

I think the key thing is there's a time limit and everyone has to totally dedicate their lives to overturning the regimes that are taking us to extinction.

From Salon

After the interview aired, Baier described how Harris aides vigorously signaled him to wrap up once the time limit was reached.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• deadline