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
Three years later, Congress finally responded with the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act, and the Nixon Administration took steps to better honor the U.S.’s trust and treaty obligations, officially abandoning termination in favor of self-determination.
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Casey Cep, The New Yorker, 29 Apr. 2024
The resignations came amid Tesla’s sweeping layoffs, which resulted in the termination of at least 14,000 workers, or 10% of its 140,000-person global headcount.
—Rocio Fabbro, Quartz, 26 Apr. 2024
The news came two months after two inmates died in custody following reported medical emergencies — something the sheriff’s office says wasn’t a factor in the medical contract termination.
—Julia Coin, Charlotte Observer, 25 Apr. 2024
Specifically, whether a state may ban medical termination of a pregnancy if the woman's health, but not her life, is in grave danger.
—Nina Totenberg, NPR, 24 Apr. 2024
Early termination fees apply for a maximum of $480, prorated at $20 per month over the 24-month term.
—Anna Tingley, Variety, 18 Apr. 2024
Additional costs such as rental fees for modems and other equipment, activation fees, early termination fees and government taxes also must be itemized.
—Eva Dou, Washington Post, 10 Apr. 2024
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
Casey Cep, The New Yorker, 29 Apr. 2024
The resignations came amid Tesla’s sweeping layoffs, which resulted in the termination of at least 14,000 workers, or 10% of its 140,000-person global headcount.
—Rocio Fabbro, Quartz, 26 Apr. 2024
The news came two months after two inmates died in custody following reported medical emergencies — something the sheriff’s office says wasn’t a factor in the medical contract termination.
—Julia Coin, Charlotte Observer, 25 Apr. 2024
Specifically, whether a state may ban medical termination of a pregnancy if the woman's health, but not her life, is in grave danger.
—Nina Totenberg, NPR, 24 Apr. 2024
Early termination fees apply for a maximum of $480, prorated at $20 per month over the 24-month term.
—Anna Tingley, Variety, 18 Apr. 2024
Additional costs such as rental fees for modems and other equipment, activation fees, early termination fees and government taxes also must be itemized.
—Eva Dou, Washington Post, 10 Apr. 2024
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
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“Termination.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/termination. Accessed 3 May. 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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