NOUN
Verjährung/fɛɐ̯ˈjɛːʁʊŋ/statute of limitations; limitation period; prescription
Verjährung is a German noun that means statute of limitations, limitation period, or prescription. It is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈjɛːʁʊŋ/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Verjährungen".
Definitions
1.the legal expiration of a claim or offense after a period of time(law)
a.period after which legal claims can no longer be enforced
Die Verjährung für diesen Anspruch beträgt drei Jahre.—The limitation period for this claim is three years.
b.event of a claim or offense being no longer enforceable due to passing of time
Wegen Verjährung kann die Tat nicht mehr verfolgt werden.—Because of the statute of limitations, the offense can no longer be prosecuted.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Verjährung | die Verjährungen |
| Genitive | der Verjährung | der Verjährungen |
| Dative | der Verjährung | den Verjährungen |
| Accusative | die Verjährung | die Verjährungen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Verjährung" mean in English?
- "Verjährung" means statute of limitations, limitation period, or prescription. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Verjährung"?
- "Verjährung" is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈjɛːʁʊŋ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Verjährung" der, die, or das?
- "Verjährung" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Verjährung"?
- The plural of "Verjährung" is "Verjährungen".
- What part of speech is "Verjährung"?
- "Verjährung" is a noun in German.
