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
Days later, former New Mexico State athletic director Mario Moccia filed suit against his former school, alleging both wrongful termination and violations of public records laws.
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Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 17 Dec. 2025
The New York Post‘s Charles Gasparino reported that WBD was open to accepting the Paramount offer if it was raised to $35 per share—essentially enough to cover the termination feee.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 17 Dec. 2025
After a tipster alerted state officials and the media about the event, Caltrans served termination notices to 10 staff members working at the maintenance station, which only had 15 employees total.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 17 Dec. 2025
But widespread federal grant terminations and disruptions to federal funding in 2025 have left scientists who depend on NIH support reeling.
—Fred D. Ledley, The Conversation, 15 Dec. 2025
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Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 17 Dec. 2025
The New York Post‘s Charles Gasparino reported that WBD was open to accepting the Paramount offer if it was raised to $35 per share—essentially enough to cover the termination feee.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 17 Dec. 2025
After a tipster alerted state officials and the media about the event, Caltrans served termination notices to 10 staff members working at the maintenance station, which only had 15 employees total.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 17 Dec. 2025
But widespread federal grant terminations and disruptions to federal funding in 2025 have left scientists who depend on NIH support reeling.
—Fred D. Ledley, The Conversation, 15 Dec. 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 22 Dec. 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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