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That which limits the extent of anything; limit, extremity, bound, boundary.

Example: "Alright, look...we can spend the holidays with your parents, but this time it will be on my terms."

A chronological limitation or restriction.

Example: The term of a lease agreement is the period of time during which the lease is effective, and may be fixed, periodic, or of indefinite duration.

Any of the binding conditions or promises in a legal contract.

Example: Be sure to read the terms and conditions before signing.

A point, line, or superficies that limits.

Example: A line is the term of a superficies, and a superficies is the term of a solid.

To phrase a certain way; to name or call.

A computer program that emulates a physical terminal.

One whose employment has been terminated

To terminate one's employment