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Grace Period

A time span between the due date on a loan payment and when a late fee would be owed. The grace period allows for the mail to deliver the payment for processing. Also the period of time after automatic renewal of a certificate of deposit in which a depositor is allowed to cancel the renewal and withdraw funds without penalty.

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