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A limited or established period of time that something is supposed to last, as a school or court session, tenure in public office, or a prison sentence.

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A point in time at which something ends; termination.

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The end of a normal gestation period.

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A deadline, as for making a payment.

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A fixed period of time for which an estate is granted.

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An estate granted for a fixed period.

noun

A word or group of words having a particular meaning, especially in a specific field.