expiry

[ ik-spahyuhr-ee, ek-spuh-ree ]

noun

, plural ex·pi·ries.

1. expiration of breath.
2. an end or termination, as of life or a contract.

expiry

/ ɪkˈspaɪərɪ /

noun

1. 1. a coming to an end, esp of a contract period; termination

      expiry of a lease

   2. ( as modifier )

      the expiry date

2. death

Other Words From

• nonex·piry noun plural nonexpiries

Word History and Origins

Origin of expiry¹

First recorded in 1745–55; expire + -y ³

Example Sentences

There are estimated to be at least 20,000 outstanding demolition orders in East Jerusalem – orders which have no expiry limit.

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The Suffolk GP Federation, a collective of surgeries in the county, was sent a large batch of the AstraZeneca vaccine with a short expiry date.

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"On the expiry of the long-stay visa, Kenyans may receive a temporary residence permit for study purposes in Germany for up to two years," the agreement states.

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Many train operators' franchises come up for renewal in the next few years, but some have an earlier "core term" expiry date, which would allow the government to take control sooner.

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UK private operators' 'core term' expiry dates*

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Related Words

• closure
• conclusion
• finish
• issue
• outcome
• resolution
• result
• retirement