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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That teacher later settled a wrongful termination claim with their district of employment, the lawyers said.
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Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 18 Mar. 2026
The terminations followed an announcement at the January meeting that the HOA board had agreed to a $900,000 settlement in a 2024 class action lawsuit filed on behalf of association hourly employees.
—Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
The original possible delay was due to an electrical harness on the core stage's flight termination system that needed to be replaced.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
The captain who led the unit, Robin Petillo, faced termination but appealed to keep her job.
—Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
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Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 18 Mar. 2026
The terminations followed an announcement at the January meeting that the HOA board had agreed to a $900,000 settlement in a 2024 class action lawsuit filed on behalf of association hourly employees.
—Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
The original possible delay was due to an electrical harness on the core stage's flight termination system that needed to be replaced.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
The captain who led the unit, Robin Petillo, faced termination but appealed to keep her job.
—Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
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 20 Mar. 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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