postdated

Meanings

• noun

  A document or instrument where the date written on it is earlier than the date of the transaction or event it refers to.

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Antonyms

predate , predate

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Synonyms

overdate

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Variants

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postdate , postdated , postdates , postdating

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Etymology

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The term 'postdated' is derived from the Latin word 'post' meaning 'after' and 'datum' meaning 'given'. It refers to a document or instrument where the date written on it is earlier than the date of the transaction or event it refers to.

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Trivia

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1. Postdating was commonly used in ancient Rome for bills of exchange and other financial transactions.

2. Postdating checks is a common practice in real estate transactions to ensure that the buyer has enough time to arrange for financing.

3. Postdating is not limited to financial transactions and can also be used in legal documents and contracts.

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1. Check: A check is a type of bill of exchange that is used as a means of payment. Postdating a check means writing a later date on the check than the current date to ensure that it is not cashed before the intended date.

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Culture

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Postdating is a common practice in various financial transactions, especially in checks or bills. It is often used when the payee wants to ensure that the payment is made on or before a certain date, even if the transaction was completed earlier.

How to Memorize "postdated"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a check with the date of the transaction written earlier than the date you want the payment to be made. This will help you remember that 'postdating' refers to writing an earlier date on a document or instrument.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'postdating' with the concept of 'delayed payment'. This will help you remember that the document or instrument is being used to make a payment at a later date than the current one.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Past Payment Today' to remember that 'postdating' refers to a payment that is made in the past but intended for the present or future.

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