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desistance

[ dih-sis-tuhns, -zis- ]
/ dɪˈsɪs təns, -ˈzɪs- /
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noun
the act or process of ceasing, especially from a criminal or antisocial behavior:Substance abuse has been found to hinder desistance in young adults' aggressive behavior.
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Origin of desistance

OTHER WORDS FROM desistance

non·de·sist·ance, non·de·sist·ence, noun
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