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plural noun

usually specified prenominally the actual language or mode of presentation used
he described the project in loose terms
conditions of an agreement
you work here on our terms
a sum of money paid for a service or credit; charges
usually preceded by on mutual relationship or standing
they are on affectionate terms
in terms of
as expressed by; regarding
in terms of money he was no better off
come to terms
to reach acceptance or agreement
to come to terms with one's failings

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Idioms and Phrases

see bring to terms ; come to terms with ; contradiction in terms ; in no uncertain terms ; in terms of ; on good terms ; on speaking terms .

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There is no strict definition for sanctuary policies or sanctuary cities, but the terms generally describe limited cooperation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

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The US's peace plan has not been publicly released, but reports suggest it proposes Russia keeps the land it has gained, amounting to about 20% of Ukraine's territory - terms that are largely in Moscow's favour.

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At the 100 day mark, President Donald Trump finds himself more unpopular than any other president at this point in their terms and he's sinking fast.

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"It terrifies me still. I feel I have lost so much of me... I'm not sure I will ever come to terms with that."

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In a statement at the time, Disney said it recognized “many parents would prefer to discuss certain subjects with their children on their own terms and timeline.”

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