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
