A specific month in which delivery may take place under the terms of a futures contract. Chicago Board of Trade glossary
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The month in which a contract comes due for delivery according to the futures contract terms. The CENTER ONLINE Futures Glossary
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The month in which futures contracts may be satisfied by making or accepting a delivery. Bloomberg Financial Dictionary
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Typically identifies the month and year in which a futures contract expires. Also called the delivery month. Chicago Mercantile Exchange Glossary
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The month in which a futures contract matures or becomes deliverable if not liquidated or traded out before the date specified. Exchange Handbook Glossary
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The month in which a futures contract is fulfilled. LIFFE
See delivery month. LIFFE
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The month in which delivery is due under a futures contract, i.e. when the contract expires.
Financial and business terms. 2012.