Legal Definitions - post diem

Post diem is a Latin term that means "after the day". It is used in legal contexts to refer to a plea of payment that is made after the day when the money becomes due.

• John was supposed to pay his rent on the first of the month, but he didn't have the money. He made a post diem plea to his landlord, asking for more time to pay.
• Susan received a bill for her credit card, but she couldn't pay it on time. She called the company and asked if she could make a post diem payment.

These examples illustrate how post diem is used when someone is unable to pay a debt on the day it is due. They can make a post diem plea to ask for more time to pay.