As soon as possible but in any event not later than

Towards more picturesque speech™ →Go uptown SEC guidance on plain EnglishIndex: Click ᐅ to expand: Plain English Drafting Metaphor Tell me more Sign up for our newsletter — or just get in touch: for ½ a weekly 🍺 you get to consult JC. Ask about it here.

A flanneltastic way of saying “by”.

See also

• “As soon as reasonably practicable” versus “immediately”