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Valid from and valid to or until?

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00:00 Valid From And Valid To Or Until?
00:21 Accepted Answer Score 14
00:37 Thank you

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ACCEPTED ANSWER

Score 14


Both "to" and "until" can imply that the item is not valid on the end-date specified, but only up to that date.

"Valid through" would imply that it was valid through that final end-date, and eliminates any possible misinterpretation.