Retiring
/rɪˈtaɪərɪŋ/
Definitions
- (adj.) Pertaining to the act of withdrawing from an office, position, or active service, typically with entitlement to a pension or benefits.
The retiring judge was honored for her dedicated service.
- (adj.) Describing a clause or provision that causes a claim, document, or case to be withdrawn or no longer operative.
The retiring provision in the contract ended the party's obligations upon notice.
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Typically used as an adjective describing status or condition related to withdrawal from active service; when used as a verb form, see base term 'retire' for definition.
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