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# NSApplication.TerminateReply

Constants that determine whether an app should terminate.

```
enum TerminateReply
```

## Topics

### Constants

[`NSApplication.TerminateReply.terminateNow`](/documentation/AppKit/NSApplication/TerminateReply/terminateNow)

It is OK to proceed with termination.

[`NSApplication.TerminateReply.terminateCancel`](/documentation/AppKit/NSApplication/TerminateReply/terminateCancel)

The app should not be terminated.

[`NSApplication.TerminateReply.terminateLater`](/documentation/AppKit/NSApplication/TerminateReply/terminateLater)


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