termination
nounfeminineformal/ʁɨʃsiˈzɐ̃w̃/medium
res·ci·são
Definition
The act or effect of terminating; the ending of a contract or legal bond before its natural term.
The termination of the employment contract was negotiated between the parties.
The tenant requested the termination of the lease agreement.
Common collocations
contract terminationamicable terminationtermination by mutual agreementnotice of termination
Etymology
Do latim *rescissio, -onis, de rescindere ('cortar, romper').