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?
Recent Examples on the Web
He was suspended numerous times and resigned in lieu of termination, according to public records obtained by the Arizona Republic and later posted to the county board’s website.
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Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 7 May 2026
Penalties start at $50 for a first offense and escalate to water service termination after a third violation.
—Charlotte Observer, 7 May 2026
The city of Los Angeles is asking a judge for more time to respond in court to a lawsuit filed by former Los Angeles Fire Department Chief Kristin Crowley, who was ousted by Mayor Karen Bass in the aftermath of the deadly 2025 Palisades Fire and has sued the city over her termination.
—City News Service, Daily News, 7 May 2026
Paramount agreed to pay the termination fee as part of its agreement to buy the entirety of WBD, but the cost lives on WBD's books until the close of that deal.
—Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 6 May 2026
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Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 7 May 2026
Penalties start at $50 for a first offense and escalate to water service termination after a third violation.
—Charlotte Observer, 7 May 2026
The city of Los Angeles is asking a judge for more time to respond in court to a lawsuit filed by former Los Angeles Fire Department Chief Kristin Crowley, who was ousted by Mayor Karen Bass in the aftermath of the deadly 2025 Palisades Fire and has sued the city over her termination.
—City News Service, Daily News, 7 May 2026
Paramount agreed to pay the termination fee as part of its agreement to buy the entirety of WBD, but the cost lives on WBD's books until the close of that deal.
—Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 6 May 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 8 May. 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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