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| abortion |
the termination of a pregnancy before the fetus is able to survive. [1/4 definitions] |
| antiabortion |
opposed to the termination of human pregnancy by removal of the fetus before it is capable of surviving. |
| conclusion |
an ending or termination. [1/5 definitions] |
| cutoff |
termination of a service such as electricity or natural gas. [1/5 definitions] |
| death |
the end of life; termination of life functions in any living thing. [2/5 definitions] |
| disunion |
the termination of union or association; separation or division. [1/2 definitions] |
| divorce |
the legal termination of a marriage contract, or the formal separation of spouses in societies without written laws. [1/5 definitions] |
| end |
a point in time at which a process, activity, or designated period ceases or reaches completion; termination; conclusion. [1/18 definitions] |
| expiration |
a coming to formal termination, as in the case of a contract, license, or the like. [1/2 definitions] |
| expiry |
a termination or ending, esp. of an agreement or contract; expiration. |
| lapse |
the termination of a legal right or privilege because of failure to use it. [2/9 definitions] |
| phase-out |
a gradual withdrawal or termination of operations, production, services, or the like. |
| pretermination |
combined form of termination. |
| walking papers |
(informal) notice of dismissal or termination, esp. from a job. |
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