induciae

plural noun

in·​du·​ci·​ae
ə̇nˈd(y)üshēˌē
1
: a delay allowed for the performance of a legal obligation: such as
a in Roman, civil, English, or Scots law
(1)
or induciae legales
-lə̇ˈgā(ˌ)lēz
: time granted to a party to appear in answer to a summons or citation
(2)
: time granted for the preparation of a case for trial
b
in old maritime law : a period of 20 days after the safe arrival of a vessel under bottomry allowed for the sale of the cargo and the payment of the creditor's claim
2
in international law : a truce or cessation of hostilities : armistice

Word History

Etymology

Latin induciae, indutiae truce, pause

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“Induciae.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/induciae. Accessed 6 Dec. 2024.

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