peremption
noun
pe·remp·tion
pə-ˈremp-shən
in the civil law of Louisiana
: the absolute extinguishment of a right that prevents the bringing of an action
a claim barred by peremption
also
: the period of time after which such an extinguishment automatically occurs compare prescription
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