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Expiry Definition & Meaning

expiry
noun
  1. a coming to an end of a contract period; "the expiry of his driver's license"
  2. the event of dying or departure from life; "her death came as a terrible shock"; "upon your decease the capital will pass to your grandchildren"

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Frequently asked questions

What does expiry mean?
a coming to an end of a contract period; "the expiry of his driver's license" the event of dying or departure from life; "her death came as a terrible shock"; "upon your decease the capital will pass to your grandchildren"
What part of speech is expiry?
Expiry is a noun.
How many definitions does expiry have?
Expiry has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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