Usage Note
Klagefrist is the legally prescribed period within which a Klage must be filed — typically one month after rejection of a Widerspruch. Letting it expire forfeits the right to sue. Plural: Klagefristen.
Examples
"Er versäumte die Klagefrist und verlor damit sein Klagerecht."
Natural Translation
He missed the deadline for bringing a claim and thereby lost his right to sue.
Literal Translation
He missed the claim deadline and lost thereby his right to sue.
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