term limit
tɜrm ˈlɪmɪt
Definition

Definition of term limit - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

politicsmaximum number of terms in an elected office
  • The president is subject to a two-term limit.
  • The mayor faced a term limit after eight years.
  • Term limits prevent politicians from holding power indefinitely.
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Expressions with term

blanket termn.
general label covering a range of concepts or items
'Smart device' is a blanket term for various connected gadgets.
term outv.
extend the duration of a loan
The bank agreed to term out the loan for another five years.
carry to termv.
complete a pregnancy until the baby is born
She decided to carry to term despite the challenges.
long-termadj.
lasting or extending over a long time
The long-term effects of the medication are still unknown.
in the long termadv.
over a long period of time
Investing in education pays off in the long term.
in the short termadv.
for a brief period soon after now
Prices may rise in the short term.

Expressions with limit

the sky's the limitn.
endless possibilities or opportunities
In this industry, the sky's the limit for innovation.
push the limitv.
do something that fully exerts one's ability
She pushed the limit during the marathon.
the sky is the limitexp.
nothing is impossible or out of reach
With hard work, the sky is the limit.
age limitn.
minimum age required to participate in something
The age limit for this ride is 12 years old.
beyond the limitadv.
going further than allowed or expected
She pushed herself beyond the limit in the race.
city limitn.
outer edge marking where a city ends
The city limit sign is just ahead.
no limitn.
unrestricted amount or extent
The credit card has no limit.
over the limitadv.
in a way that goes past a set maximum
He was driving over the limit last night.
speed limitn.
maximum speed allowed by law for vehicles
The speed limit on this highway is 65 mph.
time limitn.
latest allowed span for completing something
We finished early because the time limit was strict.

Terms related to term limit

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climate protectionn.
environment
measures and policies that limit harmful changes in long-term weather patterns

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  1. French:limite de mandat, ...
  2. German:Amtszeitbegrenzung, ...
  3. Italian:limite di mandato, ...
  4. Spanish:límite de mandatos, ...
  5. Portuguese:limite de mandatos, ...
  6. Chinese:任期限制, ...
  7. Japanese:任期制限, ...
  8. Arabic:حَد الدَوْرَات, ...
  9. Hebrew:הַגְבָּלַת כְּהוּנוֹת, ...
  10. Russian:ограничение срока, ...
  11. Ukrainian:обмеження термінів, ...
  12. Hindi:कार्यकाल सीमा, ...
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