Diem
/ˈdiːɛm/
Definitions
- (n.) A specific day, especially the date on which something happens or must happen, often used in legal contexts to specify deadlines or the start of time periods.
The contract required the tenant to pay rent by the agreed diem.
Forms
- diems
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Commentary
Commonly used in legal and formal writing to denote a precise date; ensure clarity when specifying the exact day to avoid ambiguity.
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