Day
/ˈdeɪ/
Definitions
- (n.) A period of 24 hours, often legally significant for deadlines or time limits.
The contract must be signed within five days of receipt.
- (n.) A defined part of a calendar or business day for legal purposes, sometimes excluding non-working hours.
The court filing deadline is 3 p.m. on the last business day before the hearing.
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'day' may refer to a full 24-hour period or to defined business or calendar days, affecting interpretation of deadlines and statutes of limitation.
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