Termination
(noun)
- The action of bringing something to an end; the fact of being brought to an end.
- The termination of a contract, agreement, or appointment.
Origin:
Late middle english (in the sense "act of terminating or ending"): from old french terminacion, or later from latin terminatio(n-), from terminare "to end or limit" (see terminate).
Examples:
- The termination of her employment came as a shock.
- The termination of the project was due to lack of funding.
- The company announced the termination of its partnership with the supplier.
- The termination of the lease meant they had to vacate the premises.
- The termination of the negotiations resulted in no agreement being reached.