termination

/ˌtɜrmɪˈneɪʃən/
noun
  1. The act of ending something or the fact of being ended.
    • The termination of the contract was unexpected.
    • The project reached its termination after three years of work.
    • Both parties agreed to the early termination of the lease.
  2. The act of firing someone from a job; dismissal.
    • She received a letter of termination after the merger.
    • The employee appealed his termination to the labor board.
    • His termination from the company was due to budget cuts.
  3. The end point or limit of something.
    • We reached the termination of the road and had to turn back.
    • The termination of the cable needs to be connected properly.
    • The trail came to a sudden termination at the cliff.
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