“On or about” is a legal term used to indicate an approximate time or date when a particular event occurred or is expected to occur. It is often used in legal documents, contracts, and pleadings to provide flexibility when specifying dates or times, acknowledging that the exact timing may vary slightly. This phrase allows for a reasonable margin of error and does not require strict adherence to an exact date or time.
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This glossary post was last updated: 29th March 2024.
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