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(1) An instrument is payable at a definite time if by its terms it is payable
(a) On or before a stated date or at a fixed period after a stated date; or
(b) At a fixed period after sight; or

(c) At a definite time subject to any acceleration; or
(d) At a definite time subject to extension at the option of the holder or to extension to a further definite time at the option of the maker or acceptor or automatically upon or after a specified act or event.

(2) An instrument which by its terms is otherwise payable only upon an act or event uncertain as to time of occurrence is not payable at a definite time even though the act or event has occurred.