ter·mi·nate /'tər-mə-ˌnāt/ vb -nat·ed, -nat·ing
vi: to come to an end in time or effect
vt
1: to bring to a definite end esp. before a natural conclusion
2: to discontinue the employment of
ter·mi·na·tion /ˌtər-mə-'nā-shən/ n
Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam-Webster. 1996.