cessation definition

  • noun:
    • A bringing or arriving at a finish; a ceasing: a cessation of hostilities.
    • A ceasing or discontinuance, by action, whether short-term or last.
    • A ceasing or discontinuance, by action, whether short-term or final; an end.
    • A ceasing; a stop; a rest; discontinuance of movement or activity of any kind, whether temporary or final.
    • An armistice.
    • a stopping
    • A bringing or visiting a conclusion; a ceasing: a cessation of hostilities.
    • A ceasing or discontinuance, since action, whether temporary or last.
    • A ceasing or discontinuance, at the time of activity, whether short-term or final; a stop.
    • A ceasing; an end; a rest; discontinuance of movement or action of any kind, whether temporary or last.
    • An armistice.
    • a stopping

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