-ˌadˈkwem noun
Etymology: New Latin, literally, limit to which
1. : a goal, object, or course of action, motion, or purpose : destination , end , purpose
2. also terminus an·te quem -ˌantē-
[ terminus ante quem from New Latin, literally, limit before which]
: a time or date established or chosen as the end of a time period : the later of two limiting points in time