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?
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The penalties can range from $300 per day to potential license termination.
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Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Oct. 2025
Employers, therefore, have the right to address those situations within the law and their policies, including disciplinary action and even termination.
—Johnny C. Taylor Jr, USA Today, 28 Oct. 2025
Community organizations are demanding the permanent termination of officers involved in the case of a man who died after suffering a stroke in Dakota County jail without receiving proper medical aid.
—Talia McWright, Twin Cities, 28 Oct. 2025
Michelle exists on a level that is invulnerable to reproach, termination, or cancellation.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 24 Oct. 2025
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Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Oct. 2025
Employers, therefore, have the right to address those situations within the law and their policies, including disciplinary action and even termination.
—Johnny C. Taylor Jr, USA Today, 28 Oct. 2025
Community organizations are demanding the permanent termination of officers involved in the case of a man who died after suffering a stroke in Dakota County jail without receiving proper medical aid.
—Talia McWright, Twin Cities, 28 Oct. 2025
Michelle exists on a level that is invulnerable to reproach, termination, or cancellation.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 24 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for termination
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“Termination.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/termination. Accessed 1 Nov. 2025.
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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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