公こう訴そ時じ効こうMeaningsNoun1. limitation; prescription of the right to prosecute an accused; statute of limitationKanji used公public訴sue時time効be effectivePitch accentこうそじこうComposed of公こう訴そ(public) prosecution; indictment; accusationNoun時じ効こうprescription; statute of limitations; limitation period; lapsing with time (e.g. of an obligation); no longer standing (e.g. of a promise); becoming void (e.g. of a contract); becoming bygones (e.g. of a mishap); ageing; agingNoun