desist
Americanverb (used without object)
verb
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- desistance noun
- desistence noun
- nondesisting adjective
- undesisting adjective
Etymology
Origin of desist
First recorded in 1425–75; late Middle English, from Old French desister, from Latin dēsistere “to leave off,” equivalent to dē- de- + sistere “to stand, place,” akin to stāre “to stand” ( stand )
Example Sentences
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It has also sent seven "cease and desist" letters, and invited four finfluencers for interview.
From BBC
The company was fined $18 million, issued a cease and desist order and directed to restore areas that saw environmental damage.
From Los Angeles Times
The problem is that the charitable foundation sponsoring the project was issued a cease and desist order two years ago by the California attorney general’s office.
From Los Angeles Times
The California Coastal Commission has ordered Sable Offshore Corp. to cease and desist in its bid to revive oil drilling off the coast of Santa Barbara.
From Los Angeles Times
The board issued the “cease and desist” order after the agency’s staff conducted an investigation and determined the company was unlawfully diverting water from springs without valid water rights.
From Los Angeles Times
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