Topic: FINANCE
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| Date: | 1200-1300 |
| Language: | Old French |
| Origin: | deu 'owed', past participle of devoir 'to owe', from Latin debere; DEBT |
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due1 S1 W1
1 expected to happen or arrive at a particular time The final results of the experiment are due on December 9. I'm due at his office at 4.30. ➔ due date
expected
[not before noun] due to do something The team are due to fly to Italy next month. His new book is due to be published next year.
The team are due to fly to Italy next month.His new book is due to be published next year.The final results of the experiment are due on December 9.I'm due at his office at 4.30.2 owed to someone either as a debt or because they have a right to it : Any money due you will be sent by cheque through the post.
owed
Any money due you will be sent by cheque through the post.3 if an amount of money is due, it must be paid at a particular time : The next income tax payment is due on 31 January.
money
BFThe next income tax payment is due on 31 January.4 at some time in the future when it is the right time, but not before : Further details will be announced in due course.
in due course
Further details will be announced in due course.5 proper or suitable : He was banned for six months for driving without due care and attention.
proper
[only before noun] formalHe was banned for six months for driving without due care and attention. due regard/consideration We want the best for each individual child with due regard for the interests of the other children.
We want the best for each individual child with due regard for the interests of the other children.6 used when you disagree with someone or criticize them in a polite way : Dad, with all due respect, was not a very good husband.
with (all) due respect
spokenDad, with all due respect, was not a very good husband.