MATURITY

Source: 566, 567

maturity. Maturity, n. ripeness, perfection, understanding

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Ma‐tu″ri‐ty (?), n. [[L. maturitas: cf. F. maturité.]] 1. 1. The state or quality of being mature; ripeness; full development; as, the maturity of corn or of grass; maturity of judgment; the maturity of a plan.
2. 2. Arrival of the time fixed for payment; a becoming due; termination of the period a note, etc., has to run.