A payment representing a fraction of the price of something being purchased, made to secure the right to continue making payments towards that purchase.
Any initial commitment signifying an intention to carry out a larger future commitment, even though no legal rights or obligations are secured.
The date of payment in financial arrangements.
The date on which a pregnant woman is expected to give birth.
The date by which a book (or other item) borrowed from a library must be returned.
The date by which a task is supposed to be completed.