noun

1. That which limits the extent of anything; limit, extremity, bound, boundary.

   “"Alright, look...we can spend the holidays with your parents, but this time it will be on my terms."”

2. A chronological limitation or restriction.

   “The term of a lease agreement is the period of time during which the lease is effective, and may be fixed, periodic, or of indefinite duration.”

3. Any of the binding conditions or promises in a legal contract.

   “Be sure to read the terms and conditions before signing.”

verb

1. To phrase a certain way; to name or call.

adjective

1. Born or delivered at term.

   “term neonate”

Synonyms: designate, dub, name