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cease-and-desist order

American

[sees-uhn-di-zist, -sist] / ˈsis ən dɪˈzɪst, -ˈsɪst /

noun

an order by a government agency to a person or corporation to terminate a business practice found by the agency to be illegal or unfair.

Etymology

Origin of cease-and-desist order

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

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When threats didn’t work, the commission in 2024 slapped Levy with a cease-and-desist order, which started the process of full-blown enforcement.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

In June 2024, the Federal Reserve Board sent Evolve a cease-and-desist order, demanding Evolve overhaul its risk-management and compliance programs.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 17, 2026

Commissioners voted unanimously to issue the cease-and-desist order — which would stop work until Sable obtained commission approval — as well as the order to restore damaged lands.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2025

The FTC could take a drugmaker to court to seek a cease-and-desist order.

From Salon • Feb. 2, 2024

"On the other side, you'll find a cease-and-desist order."

From The Status Civilization by Sheckley, Robert

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