Ma*tu"ri*ty (?), n. [L. maturitas: cf. F. maturité.]

1. The state or quality of being mature; ripeness; full development;

as, the maturity of corn or of grass; maturity of judgment; the

maturity of a plan.

2. Arrival of the time fixed for payment; a becoming due; termination

of the period a note, etc., has to run.

Mat`u*ti"nal (?), a. [L. matutinalis, matutinus: cf. F. matutinal. See

Matin.] Of or pertaining to the morning; early.

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