Term may refer to:
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Terminology, or term, a noun or compound word used in a specific context, in particular:
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Technical term, part of the specialized vocabulary of a particular field, specifically:
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Scientific terminology, terms used by scientists
Law
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Contractual term, a legally binding provision
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Payment (or credit) terms, a part of an invoice; when you'll have to pay and what discount you'll get by paying early. Like "2/10 net 30".
Lengths of time
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Academic term
An academic term (or simply term) is a portion of an academic year, the time during which an educational institution holds classes. The schedules adopted vary widely.
In most countries, the academic year begins in late summer or early autumn and ...
, a division of the academic year in which classes are held. For English-speaking university academic terms, see:
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Easter term
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Hilary term
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Lent term
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Michaelmas term
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Summer term
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Trinity term
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Term of office, the length of time a person serves in a particular office
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Term of patent, the maximum period during which a patent can be maintained in force
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pregnancy
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Prison sentence
In law, a sentence is the punishment for a crime ordered by a trial court after conviction in a criminal procedure, normally at the conclusion of a trial. A sentence may consist of imprisonment, a fine, or other sanctions. Sentences for multipl ...
, or term, a time served in a prison
Mathematics and physics
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Term (logic)
In mathematical logic, a term denotes a mathematical object while a formula denotes a mathematical fact. In particular, terms appear as components of a formula. This is analogous to natural language, where a noun phrase refers to an object and a w ...
, a component of a logical or mathematical expression (not to be confused with term logic, or Aristotelian logic)
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Ground term
In mathematical logic, a ground term of a formal system is a term that does not