full-term

[ fool-turm ]

/ ˈfʊlˈtɜrm /

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adjective

of or noting the entire duration of normal pregnancy.

serving the complete designated term of office: He was not a full-term president.

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How to use full-term in a sentence

The celebrity lawmaker gets his first full term as a U.S. Senator.
Cory Booker Wins Big in New Jersey|Olivia Nuzzi|November 5, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Anonymous Our daughter, Alyson, was stillborn at full term with no indication of any problems in 2008.
Daily Beast Readers React to YouTube Stillborn Baby Memorials|Brandy Zadrozny|November 12, 2013|DAILY BEAST
The medical examiner determined that the baby was just a month shy of full term.
Tiona Rodriguez Charged After Dead Fetus Found in Bag at Victoria’s Secret|Michael Daly|October 20, 2013|DAILY BEAST
The elections will mark the first time an elected civilian government completes a full term in office.
Pakistani Teacher Becomes a Martyr for Girls’ Education|Gordon Brown|March 26, 2013|DAILY BEAST

These will make it hard for the government to last its full term.
Who Got What In Israel's Coalition|Brent E. Sasley|March 14, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Prevented by ill-health from serving his full term, he found himself adrift in the world, without money or friends.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Part 3|Various
Although parliament had not lasted its full term of seven years, it was dissolved on September 30.
The Political History of England - Vol. X.|William Hunt
On her seventh pregnancy, when five months gone, she was as large as women usually are at the end of their full term.
The Physical Life of Woman:|Dr. George H Napheys
At any rate, his services are as necessary, and often even more so, as in a labor at full term.
The Physical Life of Woman:|Dr. George H Napheys
Neither the size nor the vigor of the child has any influence in bringing about delivery at full term.
The Physical Life of Woman:|Dr. George H Napheys