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period

Definition

Interval of time.

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performance-linked bonus
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peril point
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accumulation period
anticipated holding period
average collection period
base period
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grace period
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payout period

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PEG payback period
extended period of indemnity
election period
twenty-day period
prior period
periodic purchase deferred contract
substantially equal periodic payments (SEPP)
average payment period
conversion period
period of qualification