Terminated
/ˈtɜːrmɪneɪtɪd/
Definitions
- (adj.) Describes a contract, agreement, or legal relationship that has been ended by lawful means.
The lease was terminated due to the tenant's breach of contract.
- (v. (past participle)) Past participle of terminate, meaning to bring to an end or conclude something legally.
The company terminated the employee’s contract last month.
Forms
- terminate
- terminating
- terminates
Related terms
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Commentary
As 'terminated' mainly serves as the past participle of 'terminate' or an adjective describing ended legal relationships, its substantive definitions are linked to that base term for clarity and completeness.
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