cessation

[se-sey-shuhn]

noun

1. a temporary or complete stopping; discontinuance.

   a cessation of hostilities.

   Synonyms: recess, stay, suspension, end, halt, stop

cessation

/ sɛˈseɪʃən /

noun

1. a ceasing or stopping; discontinuance; pause

   temporary cessation of hostilities

Word History and Origins

Origin of cessation¹

1350–1400; Middle English cessacio ( u ) n < Latin cessātiōn- (stem of cessātiō ) delay, inactivity, stoppage, equivalent to cessāt ( us ) past participle of cessāre to delay, stop ( cess ( us ) yielded, ceded ( ced- cede + -tus past participle suffix) + -ātus -ate ¹ ) + -iōn- -ion

Word History and Origins

Origin of cessation¹

C14: from Latin cessātiō a delaying, inactivity, from cessāre to be idle, desist from, from cēdere to yield, _cede

Example Sentences

"There should be calls for the immediate cessation of these hostilities, for civilians to be allowed to immediately and safely depart el-Fasher without harassment, without taxation, without the risk of extrajudicial execution," she said.

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“We’ve suffered a tremendous loss. So many in the region have suffered tremendous losses. They want to see a cessation of hostilities.”

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The tools for a healthy, dementia-free future exist: blood pressure control, appropriate statin and other therapy, smoking prevention and cessation support, and comprehensive primary care focused on prevention.

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“The cessation of the IDF’s offensive activity in the Gaza Strip is intended to allow Hamas to begin preparations for the release of the hostages,” an Israeli official said.

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The proposal, if followed, would begin with the immediate cessation of military operations.

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