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expiry

American  
[ik-spahyuhr-ee, ek-spuh-ree] / ɪkˈspaɪər i, ˈɛk spə ri /

noun

plural

expiries

  1. expiration of breath.

  2. an end or termination, as of life or a contract.

expiry British  
/ ɪkˈspaɪərɪ /

noun

    1. a coming to an end, esp of a contract period; termination

      expiry of a lease

    2. ( as modifier )

      the expiry date

  2. death

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Origin of expiry

First recorded in 1745–55; expire + -y 3

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A Coronavirus Extension and Expiry Bill will therefore be introduced to parliament later this month to "ensure that public services are able to discharge their functions", he added.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2021

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