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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The filing also discusses the termination of a contract with UnitedHealth Group (UNH), effective January 31, 2025, unless renegotiated, and the impact of Hurricanes Helene and Milton on operations.
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Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
The memo, from New Guards Group management to staff, said the group received a termination notice for the agreement, which gave it distribution rights for Reebok products.
—Samantha Conti, WWD, 5 Nov. 2024
Here’s how to get unstuck: Find a competent attorney who specializes in wrongful termination and discuss what was done to you.
—Jeanne Phillips, The Mercury News, 28 Oct. 2024
Remaining beneficiaries receive the remaining assets at termination, tax free.
—Medora Lee, USA TODAY, 25 Oct. 2024
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Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
The memo, from New Guards Group management to staff, said the group received a termination notice for the agreement, which gave it distribution rights for Reebok products.
—Samantha Conti, WWD, 5 Nov. 2024
Here’s how to get unstuck: Find a competent attorney who specializes in wrongful termination and discuss what was done to you.
—Jeanne Phillips, The Mercury News, 28 Oct. 2024
Remaining beneficiaries receive the remaining assets at termination, tax free.
—Medora Lee, USA TODAY, 25 Oct. 2024
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“Termination.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/termination. Accessed 18 Nov. 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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