Lejártával

Lejártával is a Hungarian adverbial expression meaning "upon expiry" or "at the time of expiration." It denotes the moment when something, such as a contract, license, warranty, or term, ceases to be valid. The expression is commonly found in formal, legal, administrative, and contractual texts, and is used to link subsequent actions to the moment of expiry.

Etymology and form: The word originates from the verb lejár (to expire) with the past participle lejárt, combined with the instrumental suffix -ával/-ével to form lejártával. In meaning it equates to "at the time of expiration" or "upon expiry." It is closely related to lejárat (expiry date) and lejárati idő.

Usage: Lejártával is typically used to introduce actions or consequences that take effect when something ends. In everyday language it is less common; speakers often use expressions like "amint lejár" or "a lejáratkor." It appears in contracts, notices, policy texts, and official communications, where precise timing is important.

Examples: A szerződés lejártával a felek jogai és kötelezettségei megszűnnek. A garancia lejártával a termék nem garanciális. A lejárattal összefüggő határidők betartása kötelező marad.

Common collocations include lejárat, lejárati idő, lejáratkor, and lejárt határidő. Lejártával is primarily a formal,Rather formal usage and is used to specify actions linked to a term’s end.