term limit

noun

: a specified number of terms that a person in office is allowed to serve
He is in favor of term limits for members of Congress.

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Similar to the governor's two-term limit, Benson is nearing the end of her two-term limit as secretary of state, which began in 2018. — Karma Sabbah, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026 Additionally, the offices of council member and mayor are considered separate, meaning a council member reaching the term limit could run for mayor to serve another two full terms. — Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 2026 Local term limit disputes are not uncommon and include recent ones in Long Beach and Beverly Hills. — Fedor Zarkhin, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026 The president has, on more than one occasion, refused to rule out a third term, something that could only happen if Congress were to change the 22nd Amendment, which establishes a two-term limit for presidents. — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 27 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for term limit

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“Term limit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/term%20limit. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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