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
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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?
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Based on these criteria, one prime candidate for termination is the mortgage interest deduction.
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Veronique De Rugy, Orange County Register, 18 July 2024
At least one commissioner voiced concern about the proposal’s creation of a binding arbitration process to resolve cases where an officer files an appeal of his or her termination.
—David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2024
The Orange County Republican Party, however, endorsed Hyman and wasn’t swayed by the termination, chairwoman Erin Huntley said.
—Skyler Swisher, Orlando Sentinel, 11 July 2024
But Caban ruled that termination was too severe, a decision backed Tuesday by the mayor.
—Michael Gartland, New York Daily News, 2 July 2024
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Veronique De Rugy, Orange County Register, 18 July 2024
At least one commissioner voiced concern about the proposal’s creation of a binding arbitration process to resolve cases where an officer files an appeal of his or her termination.
—David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2024
The Orange County Republican Party, however, endorsed Hyman and wasn’t swayed by the termination, chairwoman Erin Huntley said.
—Skyler Swisher, Orlando Sentinel, 11 July 2024
But Caban ruled that termination was too severe, a decision backed Tuesday by the mayor.
—Michael Gartland, New York Daily News, 2 July 2024
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“Termination.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/termination. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
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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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