expiration

noun ex·pi·ra·tion \ ˌek-spə-ˈrā-shən \

Updated on: 21 Apr 2018

Definition of expiration

1 a : 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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Examples of expiration in a Sentence

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

Recent Examples of expiration from the Web

Since the expiration of the Federal Assault Weapons Ban in 2004, there hasn't been any official definition for the term.

— aj willingham, CNN, "An Illinois town just banned assault weapons. The penalty if you keep one? Up to $1,000 a day," 5 Apr. 2018
The rainy-day fund, which is designed for fiscal emergencies, suddenly grew to about $875 million under the expiration of a federal law that prompted major hedge funds in Fairfield County to pour tax money into state coffers before the end of 2017.

— christopher keating, courant.com, "Lawmakers to Miss A Budget Deadline Again, But Decision Is Bipartisan," 4 Apr. 2018
In addition to a new hotel, Harrah's seeks approval from state lawmakers to extend its casino operating contract past its 2024 expiration and to amend rules restricting food services at the facility.

— jennifer larino, NOLA.com, "Harrah's wants to add 2nd luxury hotel to its New Orleans casino site," 14 Feb. 2018
The parties agree that the Coach may, nevertheless, terminate his employment under this Agreement prior to its normal expiration by giving the University reasonable advance written notice of the termination of his employment.

— nick baumgardner, Detroit Free Press, "Dan Enos reportedly leaving Michigan football for Alabama job," 25 Jan. 2018
Then change their expiration from 2 Minutes to Never.

— emily price, Popular Mechanics, "10 iOS Features You Should Probably Turn Off," 1 Oct. 2014
The most recent numbers from the partnership show that 2,386 of the county’s 31,961 units with rent restrictions face expiration of those restrictions in the next five years.

— david garrick, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Preserving old, low-rent apartments could play key role in solving San Diego's housing crisis," 2 Apr. 2018
Federal courts have issued restraining orders keeping it active despite the expiration of the administration's six-month deadline for Congress to push through a DACA deal.

— maegan vazquez, CNN, "Immigrant 'caravan' heading to US-Mexico border sparks Trump's concern," 1 Apr. 2018
While the grant expirations were a big loss for the farm, Kearns says The Refugee Response is still moving forward with its overall education programs for those arriving in desperation from other countries.

— debbi snook, cleveland.com, "Cleveland's Ohio City Farm faces losses, adds resources, opens doors (photos)," 14 Mar. 2018

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