timeous

Definitions

In sufficient time; timely; in (its) proper time or season.

Scotland, South-Africa, especially, not-comparable

Examples

“We sincerely hope⟳, however, that a timeous and speedy adoption of energetic and conciliatory measures will waft such a dreadful calamity far distant from our homes, and restore⟳ that confidence in society so necessary for the welfare of a commercial community.”

“Now, the pursuer avers that he sent timeous notice⟳, in terms of the conditions, to the defender, the seller. Be it observed that the words are that the objection must be intimated to the auctioneers not later than 7 p.m. on the following Friday, not that the intimation must be received by them not later than that hour.”

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