uplynutí

Uplynutí is a Czech noun that denotes the passing or elapse of time, especially the completion of a defined period. It is derived from the verb uplynout, meaning to flow by or to pass. The term is used in legal, administrative and everyday language to indicate that a fixed interval has ended or a deadline has expired. Etymologie: od slovesa uplynout, které znamená „přesáhnout čas a projet“.

Legal and administrative usage: In legal texts, uplynutí lhůty (the elapse of a deadline) often has consequences defined by law, such as the loss of the right to act or the termination of a procedure. It can also denote the expiry of a validity period in licenses, certificates, warranties or contracts (uplynutí doby platnosti, uplynutí záruční lhůty). The concept is distinct from promlčení (statute of limitations), which refers to the loss of the possibility to enforce a claim due to inaction within a prescribed period.

Everyday usage: In common speech, people say “uplynulo dvacet minut” or “uplynulo deset let” to indicate that the time has passed. The nuance is neutral; the phrase marks the end of a time interval rather than its consequence.

Related terms: lhůta (deadline, period), platnost (validity), vypršení (expiration, often used for expirations such as vouchers or certificates), promlčení (statute of limitations).