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• Expired (adjective): No longer valid; having reached the end of its term.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

1. 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