desist
to cease, as from some action or proceeding; stop.
Origin of desist
1Other words from desist
- de·sist·ance, de·sist·ence, noun
- non·de·sist·ing, adjective, noun
- un·de·sist·ing, adjective
Words Nearby desist
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How to use desist in a sentence
The complaint says that Miramax sent Tarantino a cease-and-desist once they learned of the endeavor, which Tarantino ignored.
The Quentin Tarantino-Miramax Dispute Isn't the First Lawsuit Over NFTs—And it Won't Be the Last | Andrew R. Chow | November 17, 2021 | TimeThe agency has sent hundreds of warning letters to organizations for promoting a range of bogus coronavirus treatments, ordering them to cease and desist.
House panel opens inquiry into online businesses over ‘questionable’ coronavirus treatments and misinformation | Aaron Gregg | October 29, 2021 | Washington PostLast month, Randle issued a cease-and-desist letter demanding the commission stop using her name or likeness to promote the official commemoration.
Tensions erupt in Tulsa as city commemorates 1921 race massacre | DeNeen L. Brown | May 30, 2021 | Washington PostIn late April, the city issued a cease-and-desist notice to JOCO, which the company ignored.
Joco allowed to continue ebike operations as NYC lawsuit plays out | Rebecca Bellan | May 6, 2021 | TechCrunchThe team has served 32 cease-and-desist orders in Carlsbad since December, Reyes said.
How Carlsbad Restaurants Became Ground Zero for Coronavirus Defiance | Kayla Jimenez and Sara Libby | January 19, 2021 | Voice of San Diego
He said that when he told her to desist, she threatened to hit herself and then tell the cops that he had done it.
Then there are the cases where the FEC does issue a cease and desist directive—only to be completely ignored.
Hillary’s SuperPAC War Proves Yet Again That Campaign Finance Needs a Fix | Michelle Cottle | January 28, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTIt is a place where cease-and-desist letters are hung on the wall with pride.
New York Post Looks Thinner After News Corporation Split | David Freedlander | July 18, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTIt is not your duty to complete the task, but neither are you free to desist from it.
I Will Not Return to the Dark Reality of Putin's Russia | Garry Kasparov | June 20, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTI hereby call on all Republicans involved in any voter suppression efforts to cease and desist immediately.
Four Things Reince Priebus Could Say That Would Matter | Michael Tomasky | March 19, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTThe Jews flocked from all parts to assist in the work; but the combined forces were obliged to desist from the attempt.
Gospel Philosophy | J. H. WardShe even threatens to strike the bell, when the Count de Carojac appears, and warns his rival to desist.
The Autobiography of a Play | Bronson HowardBut Warren begged him to desist, confident as he was that any further attempt would result in ill to them.
The Young Ranchers | Edward S. EllisAnd Friedrich did desist, in that direction, poor youth; but tried it the more in others.
History Of Friedrich II. of Prussia, Vol. VII. (of XXI.) | Thomas CarlyleBut these clowns would not desist; they even added jeers and threats of violence if she did not leave the place.
Stories of Heroic Deeds for Boys and Girls | James Johonnot
British Dictionary definitions for desist
/ (dɪˈzɪst) /
(intr often foll by from) to cease, as from an action; stop or abstain
Origin of desist
1Derived forms of desist
- desistance or desistence, noun
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Other Idioms and Phrases with desist
see cease and desist.
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