The client is the principal, the attorney is the agent, and the relationship is terminable at will.
abovethelaw.com But since the early 1990s, heads of departments (secretaries), who are appointed by the prime minister, have been employed on limited-term contracts terminable at any time.
theconversation.com Most ordinary employees are on contracts terminable usually by one month's notice from either side, or in some cases 3 months at most.
www.bbc.co.uk For instance, it did very little with an officer who admittedly provided false and misleading statements, which is a terminable offense.
www.thestranger.com In modern law, the mandatary is usually remunerated for services rendered; in such cases, at least, it is doubtful whether the contract is freely terminable at either partys will.
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