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
In February, a federal judge paused the administration’s termination of TPS – an immigration status granted to people from certain countries where conditions temporarily prevent their nationals from safely returning.
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Hira Humayun, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2026
The Justice Department argues not just that the terminations were done legally, but also that the law creating the program bars judges from reviewing any part of the government’s decision-making process.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
In that same letter, Routsis-Arroyo said that as many as 112 people will lose their jobs due to the contract’s termination, affecting Catholic Charities’ ability to run their other programs, which include adult daycare centers, substance-abuse programs and affordable housing.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
But the administration's terminations were challenged by TPS beneficiaries from Syria, led by Dahlia, and Haiti in two separate lawsuits, and judges agreed to postpone the effective dates.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
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Hira Humayun, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2026
The Justice Department argues not just that the terminations were done legally, but also that the law creating the program bars judges from reviewing any part of the government’s decision-making process.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
In that same letter, Routsis-Arroyo said that as many as 112 people will lose their jobs due to the contract’s termination, affecting Catholic Charities’ ability to run their other programs, which include adult daycare centers, substance-abuse programs and affordable housing.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
But the administration's terminations were challenged by TPS beneficiaries from Syria, led by Dahlia, and Haiti in two separate lawsuits, and judges agreed to postpone the effective dates.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
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 1 May. 2026.
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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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