Tolling
A pause or delay in the running of the statute of limitations.
Tolling suspends or delays the running of a statute of limitations. Common grounds include the plaintiff's minority or incapacity, the defendant's absence from the jurisdiction, fraudulent concealment, and the "discovery rule," under which the clock starts when the injury is or should have been discovered.
Because tolling rules vary by jurisdiction and claim, always confirm them against the governing statute before relying on a deadline.