Definition
A declared maximum time for a case to be resolved, with a stated outcome that takes effect, and can be enforced, when the time runs out.
It works alongside a stable clock, which the institution cannot reset, and time transparency, which lets the person see where their case stands.
APA
Ethotechnics Institute. (2026). Bounded duration. Ethotechnics glossary. https://ethotechnics.org/glossary/bounded-duration
MLA
Ethotechnics Institute. "Bounded duration." Ethotechnics glossary, 2026, https://ethotechnics.org/glossary/bounded-duration.
Chicago
Ethotechnics Institute. "Bounded duration." Ethotechnics glossary. Oct 6, 2026. https://ethotechnics.org/glossary/bounded-duration.
BibTeX
@misc{glossary_bounded-duration,
title={Bounded duration},
author={Ethotechnics Institute},
year={2026},
howpublished={Ethotechnics glossary},
url={https://ethotechnics.org/glossary/bounded-duration},
version={v1.17.1}
}
RIS
TY - WEB TI - Bounded duration AU - Ethotechnics Institute PY - 2026 UR - https://ethotechnics.org/glossary/bounded-duration ER -