| 释义 |
in·du·ci·ae
\ə̇nˈd(y)üshēˌē\ noun plural
Etymology: Latin induciae, indutiae truce, pause
1. : a delay allowed for the performance of a legal obligation: as
a. in Roman, civil, English, or Scots law
(1) or induciae le·ga·les \-lə̇ˈgā(ˌ)lēz\ : time granted to a party to appear in answer to a summons or citation
(2) : time granted for the preparation of a case for trial
b. in old maritime law : a period of 20 days after the safe arrival of a vessel under bottomry allowed for the sale of the cargo and the payment of the creditor's claim
2. in international law : a truce or cessation of hostilities : armistice |