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
Synonyms
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
In addition to wrongful termination, Pisciotta is also suing West and his Yeezy businesses for fraud, unpaid wages and intentional infliction of emotional distress, per the court complaint.
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Njera Perkins, Peoplemag, 5 June 2024
He has also been given a notice of termination, the suit says.
—Keri Blakinger, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2024
Nygren said that, to his knowledge, there have been only two complaints, one resulting in an immediate termination of an employee and the other involving Montoya's allegations against him.
—Arlyssa D. Becenti, The Arizona Republic, 28 May 2024
The memo finally clarified for employees that OpenAI would not enforce a non-disparagement contract that employees since at least 2019 were pressured to sign within a week of termination or else risk losing their vested equity.
—Ashley Belanger, Ars Technica, 24 May 2024
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Njera Perkins, Peoplemag, 5 June 2024
He has also been given a notice of termination, the suit says.
—Keri Blakinger, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2024
Nygren said that, to his knowledge, there have been only two complaints, one resulting in an immediate termination of an employee and the other involving Montoya's allegations against him.
—Arlyssa D. Becenti, The Arizona Republic, 28 May 2024
The memo finally clarified for employees that OpenAI would not enforce a non-disparagement contract that employees since at least 2019 were pressured to sign within a week of termination or else risk losing their vested equity.
—Ashley Belanger, Ars Technica, 24 May 2024
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“Termination.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/termination. Accessed 29 Jun. 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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