year of grace

noun phrase

: a calendar year of the Christian era
the year of grace 1993

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And borrowers who didn't pay had an extra year of grace. Susan Tompor, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2025

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First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of year of grace was in the 14th century

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“Year of grace.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/year%20of%20grace. Accessed 25 May. 2025.

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