Synonyms for expiration

Grammar : Noun

Spell : ek-spuh-rey-shuh n

Phonetic Transcription : ˌɛk spəˈreɪ ʃən

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Définition of expiration

Origin : early 15c., "vapor, breath," from Middle French expiration, from Latin expirationem/exspirationem (nominative expiratio/exspiratio), noun of action from past participle stem of expirare/exspirare (see expire). Meaning "termination, end, close" is from 1560s.

noun finish, demise

Example sentences :

And, secondly, to marry Mr. Solmes, at the expiration of it.
Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 2 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson

At the expiration of this period, he was released by order of Parliament.
Extract from : « The Works of Whittier, Volume VI (of VII) » by John Greenleaf Whittier

At the expiration of his apprenticeship, in 1832, he came to Ohio.
Extract from : « Cleveland Past and Present » by Maurice Joblin

At the expiration of the term we agree upon, let us discuss this subject again.
Extract from : « Barnaby Rudge » by Charles Dickens

And it was again a daughter, Madeleine, who came at the expiration of those two years.
Extract from : « Fruitfulness » by Emile Zola

This process, as we affirm, the name-giver named inspiration and expiration.
Extract from : « Timaeus » by Plato

They were, moreover, liable to be called to account after the expiration of their office.
Extract from : « Laws » by Plato

At the expiration of two months he wrote David that his book had been accepted.
Extract from : « David Dunne » by Belle Kanaris Maniates

At the expiration of a week, he had read, the victim goes raving mad.
Extract from : « The Ivory Snuff Box » by Arnold Fredericks

Subscriptions discontinued at the expiration of the time paid for.
Extract from : « Buchanan's Journal of Man, February 1887 » by Various

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