return day

noun

: a day when a return is to be made: as

a

: a day on which the defendant in an action or proceeding is to appear in court (as for arraignment)

b

: a day on which the defendant in an action must file an answer

c

: a day on which a hearing on an action or proceeding (as a motion) is to be held

d

: a day on which proof of service must be returned

e

: a day fixed by law for the canvassing of election returns

called also return date