terminable
Americanadjective
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able to be terminated
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terminating after a specific period or event
a terminable annuity
Other Word Forms
- nonterminability noun
- nonterminable adjective
- nonterminableness noun
- nonterminably adverb
- terminability noun
- terminableness noun
- terminably adverb
Etymology
Origin of terminable
1375–1425; late Middle English, equivalent to termin ( en ) to end (< Latin termināre ) + -able
Example Sentences
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The Los Angeles Stentorians, who represents African American firefighters in the city, called the incident a "terminable" offense.
From Fox News
But it is less a terminable process than a way of being in the world.
From New York Times
Using a homophobic slur would have been inappropriate even in a private moment, but on the job, in the broadcast booth, it’s a terminable offense.
From Washington Times
Mrs May told MPs she hoped the extension would be "terminable" well before this date and the UK would find itself outside the EU "as soon as possible".
From BBC
Silver supported Levenson’s decision to sell the team but didn’t believe Ferry’s actions were a “terminable” offense.
From Washington Post
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