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days, usually three, allowed by law or custom for payment after a bill or note falls due.[1840-50; trans. of L dies gratiae]
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Days of grace — Grace Grace (gr[=a]s), n. [F. gr[^a]ce, L. gratia, from gratus beloved, dear, agreeable; perh. akin to Gr. ? to rejoice, cha ris favor, grace, Skr. hary to desire, and E. yearn. Cf. {Grateful}, {Gratis}.] 1. The exercise of love, kindness, mercy … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
days of grace — days of grace: grace period Merriam Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam Webster. 1996. days of grace … Law dictionary
days of grace — grace period; period of grace 1) The interval between the establishment of a loan and the first due date for repayment. 2) Time given to defaulters to satisfy their obligations (see grace and notice provision). 3) The extra time allowed for… … Big dictionary of business and management
days of grace — days′ of grace′ n. pl. days, usu. three, allowed for payment after a bill or note falls due • Etymology: 1840–50; trans. of L diēs grātiae … From formal English to slang
days of grace — n. GRACE PERIOD … English World dictionary
days of grace — Etymology: translation of Latin dies gratiae 1. : the days that immediately follow the day on which a bill or note becomes due on its face and that are allowed to the debtor in which to make payment 2. : grace period * * * days, usually three,… … Useful english dictionary
Days of grace — Day Day (d[=a]), n. [OE. day, dai, dei, AS. d[ae]g; akin to OS., D., Dan., & Sw. dag, G. tag, Icel. dagr, Goth. dags; cf. Skr. dah (for dhagh ?) to burn. [root]69. Cf. {Dawn}.] 1. The time of light, or interval between one night and the next; the … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
days of grace — A number of days allowed, as a matter of favor or grace, to a person who has to perform some act, or make some payment (e.g., payment of insurance premium), after the time originally limited for the purpose has elapsed. In life insurance policies … Black's law dictionary
days of grace — A number of days allowed, as a matter of favor or grace, to a person who has to perform some act, or make some payment (e.g., payment of insurance premium), after the time originally limited for the purpose has elapsed. In life insurance policies … Black's law dictionary
days of grace — An additional three days following the date specified for payment in a negotiable instrument, allowed the obligor under the rule of law merchant and perhaps in a very few states, although not in respect of checks. Bull v First Nat. Bank, 123 US… … Ballentine's law dictionary
