due date
/djuː deɪt/The date by which something is expected to be completed or delivered, or the date on which a payment or action is required.
The project's due date is next Friday.
The invoice has a due date of the 15th.
Often used in professional and financial contexts.
In medicine, the estimated date when a pregnancy is expected to reach full term (typically 40 weeks after the first day of the last menstrual period).
The doctor calculated the due date based on the first day of her last period.
The due date is an estimate, and babies can arrive earlier or later.
Also known as the estimated date of delivery (EDD).
In legal contexts, the date by which a document or payment must be submitted or received to meet contractual or regulatory requirements.
The contract specifies a due date for the final payment.
The tax return must be filed by the due date to avoid penalties.
Failure to meet a due date may result in penalties or legal consequences.
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💡Pro Tip
Professional Use
In business and legal contexts, always confirm the exact due date to avoid penalties or missed opportunities.
⚡Gold Rule
Legal and Financial Consequences
Missing a due date in legal or financial contexts can result in penalties, late fees, or contract breaches.
📖Word Origin
From Middle English 'due' (owed or required) + 'date' (specific day). The phrase has been used since at least the 16th century in legal and financial contexts.
📝Usage Notes
The term is commonly used in professional, medical, and legal settings. In everyday language, it often refers to deadlines for tasks or payments.