verjähren
to become time-barred; to be subject to a statute of limitations
verb fer-YEH-ren Rare
Usage Note
verjähren is typically intransitive: Der Anspruch verjährt nach drei Jahren (the claim becomes time-barred after three years). Once verjährt, prosecution or a civil claim is no longer possible.
Examples
"Der Anspruch auf Schadensersatz verjährt nach drei Jahren."
Natural Translation
The claim for damages becomes time-barred after three years.
Literal Translation
The claim on damages-compensation becomes time-barred after three years.
Related Words
- Abmahnschreiben formal warning letter (demanding cessation of unlawful conduct)
- Abschiebung deportation
- Akteneinsicht access to files
- Amtsgericht local court
- Amtspflicht official duty; duty of care owed by a public official
- Anfechtungsklage action for annulment
- Angeklagte defendant
- Anhörung hearing; right to be heard (before a decision is made)
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