effective date
Definition 1
The date on which an agreement, such as a contract or insurance policy, takes effect.
Definition 2
The date on which a registration of a new security filed with the SEC becomes effective, usually 20 days after the filing of the registration.
Definition 3
In an interest rate swap, the date the swap begins to accrue interest.
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dated date, quiet period, cooling-off period
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