2. To come to a limit in time; to end; to close.

The wisdom of this world, its designs and efficacy, terminate on zhis

side heaven.

South.

Ter`mi*na"tion (?), n. [L. terminatio a bounding, fixing, determining:

cf. F. terminasion, OF. also termination. See Term.] 1. The act of

terminating, or of limiting or setting bounds; the act of ending or

concluding; as, a voluntary termination of hostilities.

2. That which ends or bounds; limit in space or extent; bound; end; as,

the termination of a line.

3. End in time or existence; as, the termination of the year, or of

life; the termination of happiness.

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