Legal Definitions - date

Date refers to the day when an event happened or will happen. It can also refer to a period of time in general or an appointment at a specified time.

• The date of trial was set for next month.
• We agreed to meet at a later date to discuss the project.
• Unfortunately, no dates were available for our dinner reservation.

These examples illustrate how date can refer to a specific day (date of trial), a general period of time (later date), or a specific appointment (no dates available for dinner reservation).

• Date of injury: The date when an injury occurred.
• Date of issue: The date that a stock or bond bears on its face, not the date on which it is actually signed, delivered, or put into circulation.
• Settlement date: The date on which an investor must pay the broker for securities purchased or a seller must deliver negotiable certificates for securities sold.

These related terms provide more specific examples of how date can be used in different contexts, such as in finance or law.