effluxion of time: meaning & examples

Meanings:

• 1.

  Common law jurisdictionsUKUSlegalformal
  • The termination or expiry of a fixed-term period by the mere passage of time rather than by the occurrence of any specific event.

  Examples

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  • The lease expired by effluxion of time, so the tenants had to vacate the apartment without any formal notice.

    The lease ended simply because the fixed period expired, so the tenants had to leave without formal notice.

  • By effluxion of time, the contract terminated last month, and neither party needed to take further action.

    The contract ended last month just by the passage of the fixed term, and no further action was required.

  • If the agreement is not renewed, it will end automatically by effluxion of time at the end of the year.

    If the agreement isn't renewed, it will automatically expire at the end of the year simply because the fixed term ends.

• 2.

  UKUSGlobalformalliterary
  • The passage or lapse of time.

  Examples

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  • With the effluxion of time, many traditions have faded away in the village.

    Over the passage of time, many traditions have gradually disappeared in the village.

  • The historian reflected on how the effluxion of time changes societies beyond recognition.

    The historian considered how the lapse of time transforms societies significantly.

  • Effluxion of time has shown that patience often leads to better outcomes.

    The passage of time has demonstrated that patience usually results in improved outcomes.