unexpired
/'ʌniks'paiəd/
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Definition
Adjective: Not having reached the end of its validity period; still in force or effect. It describes something, typically a license, contract, term, or right, that has not yet expired or been terminated by the passage of time.
Usage
The word "unexpired" is used to describe the current, valid status of something with a defined duration. It is often used in formal, legal, or administrative contexts. * It typically modifies nouns like "term," "license," "passport," "visa," "contract," "warranty," "lease," or "membership." * It is the opposite of "expired."
Examples
- You must present a valid, unexpired passport for international travel.
- The committee appointed her to serve the unexpired portion of the mayor's term.
- Please check the date on your driver's license to ensure it is unexpired.
- The software subscription remains active for any unexpired time on your account.
Advanced Usage
- "Unexpired portion/term": A common phrase referring to the remaining time in a period of service, a contract, or a lease.
- The new council member will serve the unexpired term, which ends in two years.
- In legal and financial contexts, "unexpired" can refer to insurance policies, options, or other time-sensitive rights.
- The unexpired insurance policy will cover the damages.
Variants and Related Words
- Expire (verb): To come to an end; to cease to be valid.
- Expired (adjective): No longer valid; having reached the end of its term.
- Expiry/Expiration (noun): The end of the period for which something is valid.
- Valid (adjective): Legally or officially acceptable. (An "unexpired" item is inherently "valid," but "valid" can also refer to other criteria beyond just time.)
Synonyms
- Current
- Valid
- Active
- In force
Antonyms
- Expired
- Lapsed
- Invalid
- Void
Adjective
- not having come to an end or been terminated by passage of time
- elected to fill the senator's unexpired term
- an unexpired driver's license