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Terminable

Terminable \Ter"mi*na*ble\ (-m[i^]n*[.a]*b'l), a. [See Terminate.] Capable of being terminated or bounded; limitable. -- Ter"mi*na*ble*ness, n.

Terminable annuity, an annuity for a stated, definite number of years; -- distinguished from life annuity, and perpetual annuity.

Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
terminable

early 15c., from Latin stem of terminate (v.) + -able.

Wiktionary
terminable

a. Having an ending, finite.

WordNet
terminable

adj. possible to terminate or terminating after a designated time; "terminable employees"; "a terminable annuity"

Usage examples of "terminable".

As the President himself had requested the resolution, the episode supports the theory that international conventions to which the United States is party, even those terminable on notice, are terminable only by act of Congress.

It would seem from other books that this was spoken of bailments generally, and was not limited to those which are terminable at the pleasure of the bailor.