C1nounformallawwork
US/ˌtɜːr.məˈneɪ.ʃən/
UK/ˌtɜː.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən/
the act of ending something, such as a contract or a job
In context
The contract allows termination by either side with thirty days' notice.
She received a letter confirming the termination of her employment.
The sudden termination of the project surprised the whole team.
Words that go with termination
noun + preposition
- termination of a contractThe termination of a contract must be done in writing.
- termination of employmentUnfair termination of employment can lead to a legal case.
adjective + noun
- early terminationEarly termination of the lease costs two months rent.
- immediate terminationCheating in the exam results in immediate termination of the course.
noun + noun
- termination noticeHe handed in his termination notice on Friday.