term

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/tɜːm/ English

Definitions

That which limits the extent of anything; limit, extremity, bound, boundary.“"Alright, look...we can spend the holidays with your parents, but this time it will be on my terms."”
A chronological limitation or restriction.“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.“Be sure to read the terms and conditions before signing.”
A point, line, or superficies that limits.“A line is the term of a superficies, and a superficies is the term of a solid.”