On or about

{
  "id": "MLC-T-LAW-003545",
  "term": "On or about",
  "field": "Law",
  "definition": "A phrase used in legal documents to indicate that an event occurred approximately at a specified date or time, allowing for a small margin of error. This phrasing acknowledges that precise dates may not always be known or provable, particularly in historical accounts or criminal indictments. It provides flexibility without rendering the statement entirely vague.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/on-or-about/"
}