ter ‧ mi ‧ na ‧ tion AC /ˌtɜːməˈneɪʃ ə n, ˌtɜːmɪˈneɪʃ ə n $ ˌtɜːr-/ BrE AmE noun
[ Word Family: verb : ↑ terminate ; noun : ↑ termination ]
1 . [countable] formal the act of ending something, or the end of something
termination of
You may face a reduction or termination of benefits.
2 . [uncountable and countable] technical a medical operation to end the life of a developing child before it is born SYN abortion