Vigilantibus non dormientibus jura subveniunt

1 What it means

The law helps the vigilant, not those who sleep on their rights. It is the idea behind limitation periods.

2 Use it in a sentence

The suit filed eight years late failed: the law assists the vigilant.

3 Make it stick

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