This is the 2966th most frequent Russian word.
давности
The Russian word "давности" means "statute of limitations" or "remoteness in time."
Here, 'давностью' is used to describe the passage of time or age that has elapsed, emphasizing the historical aspect of events.
Эти события уже ушли в прошлое, за давностью лет.
These events are already in the past, due to the passage of years.
In this sentence, 'давности' refers to the statute of limitations, a legal context indicating the time period after which legal action cannot be initiated.
Он не мог подать иск из-за истечения срока давности.
He couldn't file a claim due to the expiration of the statute of limitations.
Here, 'давности' implies the remoteness or oldness of the event, leading to difficulty in recall or information retention.