In plain English
It marks the end point of a permit or license's period of validity. From that date onward, the document no longer counts as valid.
In context
Here, it labels the date field that gives the day the permit or license ceases to be valid.
- Situation
- Applying for permits and licenses and following review, renewal, or expiry status
- What it communicates
- labels the date field for when the permit or license ends
Meaning limits
The term alone does not indicate any conditions, reasons, or decisions connected with the end of validity.
Examples
“Her visitor permit was still valid because the expiration date was two weeks away.”
“Enter the license expiration date in the box beside the issue date.”