Year of grace
noun
A period of 12 months measured from any point, typically from 1 January to 31 December known as calendar year.
We expect to finish the project in the year of grace 2022.
Often appears as...
- in the year of grace
- by the year of grace
noun
A particular year chosen as a reference point in Christian histories or accounts, especially the birth of Christ.
He was born in the year of grace 1066.
Often appears as...
- born in the year of grace
- died in the year of grace
Usage tips
Historical
noun
A period of 12 months measured from any point, typically from 1 January to 31 December known as calendar year.
We expect to finish the project in the year of grace 2022.
Often appears as...
- in the year of grace
- by the year of grace
noun
A particular year chosen as a reference point in Christian histories or accounts, especially the birth of Christ.
He was born in the year of grace 1066.
Often appears as...
- born in the year of grace
- died in the year of grace
Usage tips
Historical
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Time Precision
Used for specifying a distinct 12-month period without connecting it to the common calendar format.
We must repay the loan by the year of grace 2023.
Pro Tip 2/3Project Deadlines
Helpful for emphasizing a specific year as a target or deadline for projects or goals.
Our shop expansion will be completed in the year of grace 2024.
Pro Tip 3/3Modern Usage
Although termed 'modern', it can sound formal and somewhat outdated in everyday conversation.
She plans to graduate in the year of grace 2025.
Pro Tip 1/3Time Precision
Used for specifying a distinct 12-month period without connecting it to the common calendar format.
We must repay the loan by the year of grace 2023.
Pro Tip 2/3Project Deadlines
Helpful for emphasizing a specific year as a target or deadline for projects or goals.
Our shop expansion will be completed in the year of grace 2024.
Pro Tip 3/3Modern Usage
Although termed 'modern', it can sound formal and somewhat outdated in everyday conversation.
She plans to graduate in the year of grace 2025.
Pro Tip 1/3Time Precision
Used for specifying a distinct 12-month period without connecting it to the common calendar format.
We must repay the loan by the year of grace 2023.
Pro Tip 2/3Project Deadlines
Helpful for emphasizing a specific year as a target or deadline for projects or goals.
Our shop expansion will be completed in the year of grace 2024.
Pro Tip 3/3Modern Usage
Although termed 'modern', it can sound formal and somewhat outdated in everyday conversation.
She plans to graduate in the year of grace 2025.
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