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Grace period

  1. Generally, a time period permitted beyond the date specified for payment or performance within which payment or performance may be made without the occurence of an event of default.
  2. For example, a three day grace period might be allowed to make a payment of interest on a loan. If payment is made during the grace period, the lender may not declare an event of default and accelerate the maturity of the loan.