swahili [noun]

Subira ya kisheria

Maana (Definition)

A mandatory period granted by law or court before an order or execution can take effect.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

statutory grace period / legal stay of execution

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

stay of execution

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Swahili Jurisprudence

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Advocate aloomba subira ya kisheria kabla ya nyumba kupigwa mnada."

Translation: The lawyer requested a statutory grace period before the house was auctioned.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Tii sheria bila shuruti Tenga muda Adabu ya mahakama