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
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
If the board seeks a termination for cause, Hill would be entitled to notice of the allegations and an opportunity to request a hearing before the board.
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Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 18 June 2026
The Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States of America acknowledge the critical importance of the sanctions termination issue above mentioned and express their intentions to immediately address these issues in the negotiations in order to achieve mutual agreement on them.
—Npr Staff, NPR, 18 June 2026
The Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States of America acknowledge the critical importance of the sanctions termination issue abovementioned, and expressed their intentions to immediately address these issues in the negotiations in order to achieve mutual agreement on them.
—Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 17 June 2026
The final deal will confirm the permanent termination of the war on all fronts, including in Lebanon, and other provisions of this paragraph.
—Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 17 June 2026
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Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 18 June 2026
The Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States of America acknowledge the critical importance of the sanctions termination issue above mentioned and express their intentions to immediately address these issues in the negotiations in order to achieve mutual agreement on them.
—Npr Staff, NPR, 18 June 2026
The Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States of America acknowledge the critical importance of the sanctions termination issue abovementioned, and expressed their intentions to immediately address these issues in the negotiations in order to achieve mutual agreement on them.
—Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 17 June 2026
The final deal will confirm the permanent termination of the war on all fronts, including in Lebanon, and other provisions of this paragraph.
—Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 17 June 2026
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“Termination.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/termination. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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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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