1
[ noun ] a coming to an end of a contract period

Synonyms

termination expiry

Examples

"the expiry of his driver's license"

Used in print

(Statements 87th Congress, 1st Session. Appropriations,...)

The authority of the Secretary_of_the_Interior under this joint_resolution to construct , operate , and maintain demonstration plants shall terminate upon the expiration of twelve years after the date on which this joint_resolution is approved .

Upon the expiration of a period deemed adequate for demonstration purposes for each plant , but not to exceed such twelve year period , the Secretary shall proceed as promptly as practicable to dispose of any plants so constructed by sale to the highest bidder , or as may otherwise be directed by Act of Congress .

Related terms

end run_out

2
[ noun ] euphemistic expressions for death

Examples

"thousands mourned his passing"

Related terms

death die go depart depart

3
[ noun ] the act of expelling air from the lungs
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