expiry

[ik-spahyuhr-ee, ek-spuh-ree]

noun

plural

expiries 

1. expiration of breath.

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

expiry

/ ɪkˈspaɪərɪ /

noun

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

      expiry of a lease

   2. ( as modifier )

      the expiry date

2. death

Other Word Forms

• nonexpiry noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of expiry¹

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

Example Sentences

Meanwhile, its share price decline over the last three months reflects rising concerns over the expiry of a one-year lock-up period for some shareholders, he says.

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Equity put options allow the purchaser to buy a stock at a lower level, the strike price, by a specified time, the expiry date.

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That would give the option buyer a right to purchase Apple stock at $260 up to expiry in December.

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U.S. natural gas futures rose for the first time in five sessions with help from lower production and the October contract expiry at the end of the week.

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Passports featuring Queen Elizabeth II's coat of arms would remain valid until their expiry date, the government said.

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Related Words

• closure 
• conclusion 
• finish 
• issue 
• outcome 
• resolution 
• result 
• retirement