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 complaints also included racial microaggressions, penalization for taking medical leave, fear of retaliation for raising concerns, favoritism by executive producers and unexpected terminations.
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Vivian Kwarm, New York Daily News, 10 July 2024
In Montgomery, student members can vote on most issues save for negative personnel actions, like a termination or other disciplinary measure.
—Nicole Asbury, Washington Post, 10 July 2024
The amendment, suspension or termination of the Distribution Policy may affect the Fund's market price per share.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 July 2024
The board also approved a $140,000 settlement to a former University of Maryland, College Park, professor who alleged she was subjected to discrimination, a hostile work environment and unlawful termination because of her religion.
—Hannah Gaskill, Baltimore Sun, 3 July 2024
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Vivian Kwarm, New York Daily News, 10 July 2024
In Montgomery, student members can vote on most issues save for negative personnel actions, like a termination or other disciplinary measure.
—Nicole Asbury, Washington Post, 10 July 2024
The amendment, suspension or termination of the Distribution Policy may affect the Fund's market price per share.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 July 2024
The board also approved a $140,000 settlement to a former University of Maryland, College Park, professor who alleged she was subjected to discrimination, a hostile work environment and unlawful termination because of her religion.
—Hannah Gaskill, Baltimore Sun, 3 July 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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