termination
noun
ter·mi·na·tion
ˌtər-mə-ˈnā-shən 
1
: end in time or existence : conclusion
the termination of life
2
: the last part of a word
especially
: an inflectional ending
3
: the act of terminating
4
: a limit in space or extent : bound
Synonyms
Examples of termination in a Sentence
The law protects against unfair contract termination.
the termination of a lease
an early termination of the contract
The company noted over 300 terminations last quarter.
Are there plans for the termination of unproductive employees?
Recent Examples on the Web
Asked about the city's reaction and ability to intervene in Sanchez's termination, city spokesperson Dan Wilson said the matter was between Sanchez and her employer.
—
Taylor Seely, The Arizona Republic, 14 Apr. 2024
Prime Minister Donald Tusk’s party has proposed changing the law – which currently prohibits terminations in almost all cases – to allow for abortions up to the 12th week of pregnancy.
—Rob Picheta, CNN, 11 Apr. 2024
An Ohio teacher is facing termination for calling in sick to attend a concert, according to district records.
—Lauren Liebhaber, Kansas City Star, 5 Apr. 2024
Messages from the unnamed Tesla program manager to staffers referenced those code names in discussing the project’s termination.
—Hyunjoo Jin, USA TODAY, 5 Apr. 2024
Gonzalez drew an analogy to how Jack Welch used to run General Electric, and said this isn’t the first time Kaseya made such terminations.
—Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 5 Apr. 2024
And often, whether or not a person is granted termination from registration comes down to how the judges handles looking over the different points on the petition.
—Jeff A. Chamer, Charlotte Observer, 29 Mar. 2024
Supporters in the city have suggested his termination was a result of the EEOC complaint being filed.
—James Hartley, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Mar. 2024
Hundreds of defiant employees — some notified of their termination last week and others before that — stormed their workplaces in Buenos Aires and nearby cities on Wednesday, beating drums, decrying their dismissal as unjust and demanding their reinstatement.
—Isabel Debre, Quartz, 3 Apr. 2024
Taylor Seely, The Arizona Republic, 14 Apr. 2024
Prime Minister Donald Tusk’s party has proposed changing the law – which currently prohibits terminations in almost all cases – to allow for abortions up to the 12th week of pregnancy.
—Rob Picheta, CNN, 11 Apr. 2024
An Ohio teacher is facing termination for calling in sick to attend a concert, according to district records.
—Lauren Liebhaber, Kansas City Star, 5 Apr. 2024
Messages from the unnamed Tesla program manager to staffers referenced those code names in discussing the project’s termination.
—Hyunjoo Jin, USA TODAY, 5 Apr. 2024
Gonzalez drew an analogy to how Jack Welch used to run General Electric, and said this isn’t the first time Kaseya made such terminations.
—Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 5 Apr. 2024
And often, whether or not a person is granted termination from registration comes down to how the judges handles looking over the different points on the petition.
—Jeff A. Chamer, Charlotte Observer, 29 Mar. 2024
Supporters in the city have suggested his termination was a result of the EEOC complaint being filed.
—James Hartley, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Mar. 2024
Hundreds of defiant employees — some notified of their termination last week and others before that — stormed their workplaces in Buenos Aires and nearby cities on Wednesday, beating drums, decrying their dismissal as unjust and demanding their reinstatement.
—Isabel Debre, Quartz, 3 Apr. 2024
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“Termination.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/termination. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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termination
noun
ter·mi·na·tion
ˌtər-mə-ˈnā-shən
: an end or ending of something
especially
: a distal end of an anatomical part
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