expiry

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

noun

, plural ex·pi·ries.

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 Words From

• nonex·piry noun plural nonexpiries

Word History and Origins

Origin of expiry¹

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

Example Sentences

However, the protection tapered in the third generation—the great-grandkids—suggesting that whatever was passed on had an expiry date.

From Singularity Hub 

The first artificial crisis was the so-called “fiscal cliff”: the expiry of many tax cuts at the end of 2012.

From The Daily Beast

At the expiry of this term Finck entered the Danish service as general of infantry.

From Project Gutenberg

O thou of mighty arms, do thou, however, slay my enemies along with all their followers on the expiry of thirteen years.

From Project Gutenberg

The press regained its liberty through the expiry of the Licensing Act in 1679.

From Project Gutenberg

And so they serve their time in patience, and go home at the expiry of the sentence "without a stain on their character."

From Project Gutenberg

The Bloemfontein Conference was opened upon the Reformers' emancipation day, the expiry of the three years' silence.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

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