terminable

adjective

ter·​mi·​na·​ble ˈtər-mə-nə-bəl How to pronounce terminable (audio)
ˈtərm-nə-
: capable of being terminated
terminableness noun
terminably
ˈtər-mə-nə-blē How to pronounce terminable (audio)
ˈtərm-nə-
adverb

Examples of terminable in a Sentence

His employment was terminable at the will of his employer. The contract will be terminable by either party.
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Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Medieval Latin terminabilis, from Latin terminare

First Known Use

1548, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of terminable was in 1548

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Cite this Entry

“Terminable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/terminable. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.

Legal Definition

terminable

adjective
ter·​mi·​na·​ble ˈtər-mə-nə-bəl How to pronounce terminable (audio)

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