term limit

noun

: a specified number of terms that a person in office is allowed to serve
He is in favor of term limits for members of Congress.

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Trump, of course, can't run for president in 2028 per the Constitution's two-term limit. Melina Khan, USA Today, 10 July 2026 With two races at Zandvoort, three in Austin, and the final two rounds in Vegas still to contest, Felbermayr is well-positioned to challenge for the championship in her second and final year in the series (F1 Academy has a two-year term limit). Jerry Perez, The Drive, 9 July 2026 Supporters of the amendments contend that Parliament had the authority to pass the changes because the constitutional two-term limit remains unchanged, even though each term would now be longer. ABC News, 7 July 2026 Many people whose homes were damaged or destroyed fought their insurance companies over their claims, fueling frustration with carriers, as well as the current commissioner, Ricardo Lara, who was elected in 2018 and has now reached the position’s term limit. Haley Parsley june 10, Sacbee.com, 10 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for term limit

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“Term limit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/term%20limit. Accessed 21 Jul. 2026.

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