unexpired

adjective

un·​ex·​pired ˌən-ik-ˈspī(-ə)rd How to pronounce unexpired (audio)
: not yet run out : still valid or in effect : not terminated or expired
an unexpired lease/patent
unexpired medicine [=medicine that has not yet reached its expiration date]

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Novy, who was appointed in July 2023 to fill an unexpired term on the board, said hard work was behind the successful campaign. Linda Girardi, Chicago Tribune, 6 Apr. 2025 Gilmore began her City Hall career in 2000 as an aide to Councilman Terry Riley, who won a special election that year to fill an unexpired term to represent the 5th District. Mike Hendricks, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2025 Cook on May 4 defeated Jarvis for the unexpired term left vacant by John Whitmire at the end of 2023 after he was elected mayor of Houston. Hogan Gore, Austin American-Statesman, 20 May 2024 There will also be a contest during the April 1 election to fill an unexpired two-year term on the Oswego Village Board. Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 26 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unexpired

Word History

First Known Use

1570, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unexpired was in 1570

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“Unexpired.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unexpired. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.

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