unexpired

adjective

un·​ex·​pired ˌən-ik-ˈspī(-ə)rd How to pronounce unexpired (audio)
: not yet run out : still valid or in effect : not terminated or expired
an unexpired lease/patent
unexpired medicine [=medicine that has not yet reached its expiration date]

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Rerun for the Texas Senate Molly Cook, who recently won a special election to serve an unexpired term for the District 15 office in the Texas Senate, will again face off against state Rep. Jarvis Johnson for the Houston area seat in the Democratic primary runoff. Hogan Gore, Austin American-Statesman, 20 May 2024 Acceptable alternatives to Real ID licenses include unexpired passports and passport cards. Jenny Porter Tilley, The Indianapolis Star, 10 Dec. 2024 Twelve people have submitted applications for the County Council’s consideration to complete the remainder of Johnny Olszewski Jr.’s unexpired term as county executive. Edward J. Gilliss, Baltimore Sun, 10 Dec. 2024 Legal challenges loom Republican Steve Garvey advances to a special election to complete the unexpired term of the late California U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein Getting food delivered in New York is simple. San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for unexpired 

Word History

First Known Use

1570, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unexpired was in 1570

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“Unexpired.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unexpired. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.

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