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Definition of ninety-day in English: ninety-day(also 90-day) adjective ˈnʌɪntɪˌdeɪ 1Designating a promissory note or bill of exchange, under the terms of which payment is to be made ninety days from the time of writing. 2Generally. Of, lasting, or valid for ninety days; given ninety days in advance. 3South African. Also in form 90-day (occasionally 90 day). Designating or relating to the General Law Amendment Act of 1963, or more particularly Section 17 of this Act, which stipulates that a police officer may detain a person in relation to certain political offences for up to ninety days without access to a court of law.
Origin Late 18th century. From ninety + day. Definition of ninety-day in US English: ninety-day(also 90-day) adjectiveˈnʌɪntɪˌdeɪ 1Designating a promissory note or bill of exchange, under the terms of which payment is to be made ninety days from the time of writing. 2Generally. Of, lasting, or valid for ninety days; given ninety days in advance. 3South African. Also in form 90-day (occasionally 90 day). Designating or relating to the General Law Amendment Act of 1963, or more particularly Section 17 of this Act, which stipulates that a police officer may detain a person in relation to certain political offences for up to ninety days without access to a court of law.
Origin Late 18th century. From ninety + day. |