expiry

American  

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

noun

expiries plural

1. expiration of breath.

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

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expiry British  

/ 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

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Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

• nonexpiry
  noun

Inflected Forms

Nouns

• expiries
  plural

Etymology

Origin of expiry

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

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Example Sentences

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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