To stop the running of a time period, such as a deadline set by a rule of procedure, or a statute.

Within a reasonable time as determined by the court or within the period of time determined by a rule or statute. E.g., The plaintiff’s lawsuit was not time-barred because she filed a timely claim within the two year statute of limitations.

A bar to a legal claim because a defined length of time has passed; usually a period set forth in a statute of limitations.

Statements made by a person under oath, usually in court or at a deposition.

To end or put an end to.