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statute of limitations

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Definition: the amount of time a creditor or third-party debt collector can obtain a judgment against you for a debt. Note: you can still be sued for the debt. It is your responsibility to show up for any lawsuit-related hearings and to prove the statute of limitations has expired.
Alternate Spellings: SoL

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