Legal Definitions - time certain

Definition: A specific date and time for an event or action to occur. In parliamentary law, it refers to a scheduled time or condition for the consideration of a matter.

Example: A wedding ceremony scheduled for 2:00 pm on June 15th is a time certain event. In parliamentary law, a bill may be scheduled for consideration at a specific time or after a certain condition is met, such as the completion of another bill.

Explanation: The examples illustrate the concept of a specific date and time for an event or action to occur. In the case of a wedding ceremony, the time certain is 2:00 pm on June 15th. In parliamentary law, a time certain may be used to ensure that a matter is considered at a specific time or after a certain condition is met, such as the completion of another bill.