Example sentences of "[noun sg] may [verb] [art] time " in BNC.

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1 The contract may impose a time limit for notification of claims : The Buyer will inspect the goods as soon after delivery as is reasonably practicable and will notify the seller of any shortages , defects in the goods or any other complaint in respect of them within three days from delivery .
2 Or , the contract may impose a time limit on bringing proceedings : We will be discharged from all liability arising under this contract unless proceedings are commenced within 12 months from the date of delivery of the goods .
3 If the required documents are not so served , the court may specify a time limit for providing them , or make such order as it thinks fit , including dispensing with the requirements or staying proceedings .
4 The family may determine the time of marriage , and the husband , his parents or the wife 's parents or another person may make decisions that dictate the number and spacing of births .
5 An increase in temperature may halve the time but the total energy cost may increase .
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