acceleration clause

noun

: a clause (as in a loan agreement) that accelerates the date of payment in full under specified circumstances (as default by the debtor)

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“Acceleration clause.” Merriam-Webster.com Legal Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/legal/acceleration%20clause. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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