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2. Hence, to become due, as a note.

Ma*ture"ly, adv. 1.
In a mature manner; with ripeness; completely.

2. With caution; deliberately.
Dryden.

3. Early; soon. [A Latinism, little
used] Bentley.

Ma*ture"ness, n. The state or
quality of being mature; maturity.

Ma*tur"er (?), n. One who brings
to maturity.

Mat`u*res"cent (?), a. [L.
maturescens, p. pr. of maturescere to become ripe, v.
incho. from maturus. See Mature, a.]
Approaching maturity.

Ma*tur"ing (?), a. Approaching
maturity; as, maturing fruits; maturing notes of
hand.

Ma*tu"ri*ty (?), n. [L.
maturitas: cf. F. maturité.]

1. The state or quality of being mature;
ripeness; full development; as, the maturity of corn or of
grass; maturity of judgment; the maturity of a
plan.


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