discontinuance
Americannoun
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the act or state of discontinuing or the state of being discontinued; cessation.
the discontinuance of a business.
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Law. the termination of a suit by the act of the plaintiff, as by notice in writing, or by neglect to take the proper adjournments to keep it pending.
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Origin of discontinuance
1350–1400; Middle English < Anglo-French; see dis- 1, continuance
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Derby County Court told the BBC that Excel Parking Services Ltd had filed "a notice of discontinuance", but had not explained why the case was discontinued.
From BBC • Dec. 8, 2024
It would also set up employment agreements that would lay out grounds to fire faculty, including for just cause or for financial reasons and program discontinuance by the school.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 13, 2024
According to an assurance of discontinuance, Avis Budget did not contest the claim it violated state law, and indicated it had been unaware that some locations did not accept debit cards.
From Reuters • Aug. 15, 2023
Then there is the discontinuance of various Entenmann’s products over the years, more than a few of which had been staples in the Barry house.
From New York Times • Mar. 15, 2022
This has been completed in a satisfactory manner, but owing to the temporary discontinuance of the direct mail steamship service to North Germany, it has not yet been issued to postmasters.
From History of the Postage Stamps of the United States of America by Tiffany, John Kerr
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