Terminable: meaning, definitions and examples
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terminable
[ ˈtɜːr.mə.nə.bəl ]
legal context
The term 'terminable' refers to an agreement, contract, or condition that can be ended or terminated by one or more parties involved. It signifies that the obligations or rights under the contract have a finite duration and can come to an end upon abiding by certain stipulations. For example, a lease agreement may be terminable with a specified notice period. Understanding whether a contract is terminable is crucial for parties to be aware of their rights and options for withdrawal.
Synonyms
conditional, dischargeable, ending
Examples of usage
- The lease is terminable with 30 days' notice.
- He found that the contract was terminable if either party defaults.
- Most franchise agreements are terminable under specific terms.
Translations
Translations of the word "terminable" in other languages:
🇵🇹 termo
🇮🇳 समाप्त करने योग्य
🇩🇪 beendbar
- beendbar
- kündbar
🇮🇩 dapat dihentikan
🇺🇦 закінчувальний
🇵🇱 kończący się
🇯🇵 終了可能な
🇫🇷 terminable
🇪🇸 terminable
🇹🇷 sona erdirilebilir
🇰🇷 종료 가능한
🇸🇦 قابل إنهاء
🇨🇿 ukončitelný
🇸🇰 ukončiteľný
🇨🇳 可终止的
🇸🇮 končljiv
🇮🇸 lokanlegur
🇰🇿 аяқталатын
🇬🇪 დასრულებადი
🇦🇿 bitirilməsi mümkün
🇲🇽 terminable
Etymology
The word 'terminable' derives from the Late Latin term 'terminabilis', which is connected to 'terminare', meaning 'to end or bound'. The prefix 'termin-' relates to a limit or boundary. The usage of 'terminable' has been recorded in English since the late 14th century, particularly in legal and contractual contexts where clarity about the end of agreements was necessary. The concept of something being terminable reflects legal principles surrounding the management of obligations and rights.