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Punctual

Consisting in a point; limited to a point; unextended.

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Prompt 84% connected

A limit of time given for payment of an account for produce purchased, this limit varying with different goods. See Prompt-note.

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Prompt 84% connected

A limit of time given for payment of an account for produce purchased, this limit varying with different goods. See Prompt-note.

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Timely 84% connected

Being or occurring in good time; sufficiently early; seasonable.

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Timely 84% connected

Being or occurring in good time; sufficiently early; seasonable.

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