Date

2 The primary signification is time " given " or specified, — in some way ascertained and fixed.' The time when an instrument was made, acknowledged, delivered, or recorded; the clause or memorandum which specifies that fact; and the time from which its operation is to he reckoned.* In the ancient form the clause ran: datum apud, etc., specifying the place and time; thence called the datum clause, afterward shortened to " date." False date. Implies a date purposely incorrect.

Misdate.

An erroneous date, made so intentionally or unintentionally. A date is not a necessary part of a document. Another day than that named may be shown to be the true date, except where there is collusion.' A deed is considered as executed on the nominal date, unless the contrary be made to appear; it speaks from the day of delivery; and it is valid whether it bears no date, or has a false or an impossible date, provided the real day when it was given can be established.• • The purpose of a date in a bill or note is to fix the day of jayment; it such day is indicated, that is sufficient.'

See Description; Relation, 1.