expiration

noun

ex·pi·ra·tion | \ˌek-spə-ˈrā-shən

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Definition of expiration

1a : the last emission of breath : death

b(1) : the act or process of releasing air from the lungs through the nose or mouth : exhalation

(2) : the escape of carbon dioxide from the body protoplasm (as through the blood and lungs or by diffusion)

2 : the fact of coming to an end or the point at which something ends : termination

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one month after the expiration of the contract directed that upon her expiration her splendid Italian-style villa be given to the public as a museum

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The joint venture will start selling in 2019, ahead of the expiration of all current USOC partnerships in 2020. — Rachel Bachman, WSJ, "USOC Hires Golf Executive as CEO," 12 July 2018 Tony Parker, 35, will see the expiration of his contract late Saturday night and enter an uncertain free agency period. — Jeff Mcdonald, San Antonio Express-News, "As free agency opens, Spurs’ ‘Kawisis’ looms large — but there are other issues too," 29 June 2018 Thus, the 1988 License Agreement and Addenda Nos. 1-3 expired and terminated no later than April 1, 2001, either by virtue of expiration of the term set forth therein and/or Accolade’s failure to pay royalties. — Lee Hutchinson, Ars Technica, "Star Control countersuit aims to invalidate Stardock’s trademarks [Updated]," 22 Feb. 2018 Flanagan's contract with Liverpool is coming to an end this summer, and Liverpool have already confirmed that Flanagan will be leaving the club upon its expiration. — SI.com, "Steven Gerrard Set to Sign Former Liverpool Defender With Rangers Medical Imminent," 20 June 2018 The February expiration was the second time Miles' permit expired, said Mancilla. — Jaimy Jones, Houston Chronicle, "Gilley's revival not coming to La Porte after retail complex canceled," 12 June 2018 Previously, provisions would continue after an agreement’s expiration until a new contract was adopted. — Joe Davidson, Washington Post, "OPM guidance pushes quick, forceful action on Trump’s orders to weaken unions, due process," 9 July 2018 Last year, Dunkin’ installed small terminals that print out expiration times. — Eric Morath, WSJ, "Short of Workers, Fast-Food Restaurants Turn to Robots," 24 June 2018 Trump announced the program’s expiration last year, though its termination has been stalled by court orders. — Adam Shaw, Fox News, "Paul Ryan scrambles to calm GOP insurrection over immigration," 7 June 2018

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