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expiry
expiry /ɪkˈspaɪəri $ -ˈspaɪri/ noun [uncountable] British English
1. the end of a period of time during which an official document can legally be used, or the end of a period of authority
   SYN  expiration American English
    expiry of
    the formal expiry of the presidential term in September
    Only seven minutes remained before the expiry of the noon deadline.
2. expiry date the date after which something is not safe to eat or can no longer be used
   SYN  expiration date American English:
    Check the expiry date on your passport.
    Eggs must be marked with an expiry date that is ten days from the date of packing.
sell-by date