a word or expression with a precise meaning, esp one used mainly in a particular field
legal terms
(in pl) words or a mode of expression of a specified kind
spoke in flattering terms
(in pl) provisions relating to an agreement
terms of sale
a limited or definite extent of time; esp the time for which something lasts
in the longer term
any of the usu three periods of instruction into which an academic year is divided
any one of the periods of the year during which the courts are in session
an end or termination, esp a time fixed as the end of something or on which something falls due
the time at which a pregnancy of normal length ends
at full term
a mathematical expression connected to another by a plus or minus sign
an expression that forms part of a fraction or proportion or of a series or sequence
a concept, word, or phrase appearing as subject or predicate in a logical proposition
an estate or interest held for a limited period of time
= terminus (3)
to have a friendly/unfriendly relationship with (somebody)
(+ with) to accept or resign oneself to something sad or unpleasant
to reach an agreement
as expressed by; in relation to
on an equal footing, esp having the same or nearly the same score in a game