In plain English
It means informing the other party ahead of time, not at the moment something happens or after it. The message is tied to a specific action, event, or due date.
In context
Here, it refers to the notice one party is required to give before the relevant action, event, or deadline.
- Situation
- Tracking obligations, deliverables, milestones, notices, and deadlines
- What it communicates
- names notice that must be given ahead of the event or action.
Meaning limits
The term by itself does not say how much time beforehand is required.
Examples
“We received advance notice that the concert would start an hour early.”
“If either partner wanted to end the arrangement, advance notice was required.”