公こう訴そ時じ効こう

noun

statute of limitations for prosecution; prescription of the right to prosecute

Legal term referring to the time limit after which a public prosecution can no longer be initiated. Often discussed in the context of serious crimes.

• 殺さつ人じん事じ件けんの公こう訴そ時じ効こうが成せい立りつした。

  The statute of limitations for the murder case has expired.

• 公こう訴そ時じ効こうの期き間かんは犯はん罪ざいの種しゅ類るいによって異ことなる。

  The limitation period for prosecution varies depending on the type of crime.