Period
/ˈpɪriəd/
Definitions
- (n.) A length or portion of time characterized by particular features or events.
The contract is valid for a period of five years.
- (n.) The interval during which something lasts or continues.
The period of settlement was extended by mutual agreement.
- (n.) A punctuation mark (.) used to indicate the end of a declarative sentence or abbreviation.
Place a period at the end of the sentence.
Forms
- periods
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Commentary
In contracts, specifying the period clearly helps define rights and obligations with temporal precision.
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