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TOPIK 6noun

공소시효

gongsosihyo

공소시효가 · 공소시효를

statute of limitations (for criminal prosecution)

Example

그 사건은 공소시효가 이미 지나서 처벌할 수 없어요.

The statute of limitations on that case has already run out, so no one can be punished.

Word parts

공 public소 lawsuit시 time효 effect

Literally 'time limit on public prosecution'.