dexpiració

Dexpiració is a term used in Catalan to refer to expiration, the moment or process by which something ceases to be valid, safe, or effective. In everyday and technical language, it denotes the end of a state of legality, usability, or usefulness, and it is commonly tied to a date, event, or condition that marks that end.

In linguistic use, the form is typically written as d'expiració in standard Catalan, a contraction that links the preposition de with the noun expiració. The concept is widely employed across domains to indicate when the validity of a product, document, right, or obligation expires. The word itself points to the transition from a valid state to an invalid or inactive one.

Applications and contexts

- Food, medicines, and consumer goods: expiration dates (data d'expiració) indicate until when a product is considered safe or effective to use, though some items may remain usable after opening under specified conditions.

- Legal and administrative: contracts, licenses, and official documents have expiration or venciment dates, after which renewal or replacement is required.

- Digital security and technology: certificates, keys, and access tokens have expiration that necessitates renewal to maintain trust and access.

- General use: expiring can also refer to time-limited permissions, subscriptions, or privileges.

Implications

When something reaches dexpiració, its current validity ends unless renewed, replaced, or extended according to applicable rules. Understanding the expiration framework helps manage safety, compliance, and continuity in various sectors.