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terminable


ter·mi·na·ble

adj \ˈtər-mə-nə-bəl, ˈtərm-nə-\

Definition of TERMINABLE

: capable of being terminated
— ter·mi·na·ble·ness noun
— ter·mi·na·bly \-blē\ adverb
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Examples of TERMINABLE

  1. His employment was terminable at the will of his employer.
  2. The contract will be terminable by either party.

Origin of TERMINABLE

Middle English, from Medieval Latin terminabilis, from Latin terminare
First Known Use: 15th century

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