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acceleration

in real estate law: (1) hastening of the time for enjoyment of a remainder interest due to the premature termination of a preceding estate; and (2) process by which, under the terms of a mortgage or similar obligation, an entire debt is to be regarded as due upon the borrower's failure to pay a single installment or to fulfill some other duty.

See also acceleration clause
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