Commencement

/kəˈmɛnsmənt/

Definitions

  1. (n.) The act or instance of beginning or starting something, especially a legal or contractual obligation.
    The commencement of the contract shall be on January 1st.
  2. (n.) The date on which a lease, agreement, or legal event begins to take effect.
    The lease commencement date is fixed as the first day of April.

Commentary

Commonly used to specify starting points in contracts; clarity on exact commencement date prevents disputes.

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