induciae
plural noun
in·du·ci·ae
| \ ə̇nˈd(y)üshēˌē \
Definition of induciae
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
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“Induciae.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/induciae. Accessed 27 Feb. 2021.
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