Whose time (of engagement as a soldier, imprisonment, etc.) has expired; in respect of which a period of time (during which something may be sold, used, etc.) has expired.
Origin
Early 19th century.
Definition of time-expired in US English:
time-expired
adjective
Whose time (of engagement as a soldier, imprisonment, etc.) has expired; in respect of which a period of time (during which something may be sold, used, etc.) has expired.