academic term

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But it is triggered at the start of an academic term, meaning that babies born after the beginning of a term have to wait until the following term to qualify.

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026

Introduced as an academic term in the 1980s by sociologist Morris Rosenberg, it has gained new relevance in recent years as rates of anxiety, burnout and disconnection have surged.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 17, 2026

The Secretariat warned that schools would be unable to maintain regular operation of the second academic term under the current restrictions.

From Barron's • Jan. 13, 2026

The word “multidisciplinary” is such a dry, academic term for art that, theoretically, should feel more like a three-dimensional, surround-sound fireworks show.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 13, 2024

Frank had fixed upon the Tuesday morning succeeding the close of the academic term for his departure from home.

From Making His Way Frank Courtney's Struggle Upward by Alger, Horatio