Dictionary of Legal Terms
What is a Time is of the Essence Clause?
A contractual provision meaning that the performance of a term or condition in the time period specified is important (or material), and that the failure to perform within the specified time will lead to a breach of the contract.
See Also: Acceleration Clause, Severability Clause
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