Terms

/tɜːmz/

The meaning and definition of Terms, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

noun
  1. One whose employment has been terminated
noun
  1. That which limits the extent of anything; limit, extremity, bound, boundary.
    β€œ"Alright, look...we can spend the holidays with your parents, but this time it will be on my terms."”
  2. A chronological limitation or restriction.
    β€œThe term of a lease agreement is the period of time during which the lease is effective, and may be fixed, periodic, or of indefinite duration.”
Synonyms axe fire sack

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