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   Ex·pi·ry

   /ikˈspīrē/

   

   noun

   • 1. the end of the period for which something is valid: British, Canadian "the expiry of the patent" Similar endfinishterminationconclusiondiscontinuationcessationOpposite beginning
   • ▪ the end of a fixed period of time: British, Canadian "the expiry of the six-month period" Similar lapseexpirationinvalidity
   • ▪ death. British, Canadian Similar deathdemisepassing (away/on)dyingdeceaserare:quietusOpposite birth

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   • Get a quick, free translation! EXPIRY definition: 1. the situation in which something that lasts for a fixed length of time comes to an end or stops…. Learn more.

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   What is the plural of expiry?

   • , plural ex·pi·ries. expiration of breath. an end or termination, as of life or a contract. How does expiry compare to similar and commonly confused words? Explore the most common comparisons: However, the protection tapered in the third generation—the great-grandkids—suggesting that whatever was passed on had an expiry date.

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   What is the difference between expiration and expiry?

   • According to Garner's Dictionary of Modern Legal Usage, "expiration" is the preferred word in American legal English while "expiry" is the preferred word in British legal English.

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   Expiry is a noun that means the termination of a time or period fixed by law, contract, or agreement. It can also mean exhalation of breath or death. See synonyms, examples, word history, and medical definition of expiry.

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   Expiry is the situation in which something that lasts for a fixed length of time comes to an end or stops being in use. Learn how to use expiry in different contexts, such as leases, visas, options, patents and more, with examples and translations.

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   Expiry is the situation in which something that lasts for a fixed length of time comes to an end or stops being in use. Learn how to use expiry in different contexts, such as leases, visas, options and patents, and see translations in other languages.

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   noun. , plural ex·pi·ries. expiration of breath. an end or termination, as of life or a contract. expiry. / ɪkˈspaɪərɪ / noun. a coming to an end, esp of a contract period; termination. expiry of a lease. ( as modifier ) the expiry date. death. Discover More. Other Words From. non ex·pi ry noun plural nonexpiries. Discover More.

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   Expiry is a noun that means the end of a period of time or of an agreement, or death. Find out the pronunciation, translations, and related words for expiry in this online dictionary.

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   Expiry is a noun that means the end of the period of time when something can be used or accepted legally. Learn how to pronounce expiry, see example sentences and find synonyms and related topics.

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   Definitions of expiry. noun. a coming to an end of a contract period. “the expiry of his driver's license” synonyms: expiration, termination. see more. noun. the event of dying or departure from life. synonyms: death, decease, demise. see more. Cite this entry. Style: MLA. "Expiry."