days of grace

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 105, 31 L Ed 97, 8 S Ct 62; an allowance of three days to the debtor to make payment, beyond the time at which by the terms of the contract, it becomes due and payable. Bell v First Nat. Bank, 115 US 373, 29 L Ed 409, 6 S Ct 105; an extended period, usually 30 days, under statute or contractual provision, for the payment of premiums under a life insurance policy. 29 Am J Rev ed Ins § 519; additional opportunity to obey appellate court order. 4 Am J2d A & E § 238.

Ballentine's law dictionary. . 1998.

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  • 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

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  • 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

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