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maturity definition
ma·tu·rity (-ə tē)
noun
- the state or quality of being mature; specif.,
- a being full-grown, ripe, or fully developed
- a being perfect, complete, or ready
- a becoming due
- the time at which a note, etc. becomes due
Etymology: ME maturite < L maturitas
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