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.
Other Word Forms
- nondiscontinuance noun
Etymology
Origin of discontinuance
1350–1400; Middle English < Anglo-French; see dis- 1, continuance
Example Sentences
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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
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
Murdoch’s lawyer John Churchill said in a statement he had filed a notice of discontinuance in Federal Court on Friday.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 20, 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
From these it appears that upon an order being directed for the discontinuance of Norwich Gaol and Wymondham Bridewell, the prisoners therein will be transferred to the County Gaol, Norwich Castle.”
From Norfolk Annals A Chronological Record of Remarkable Events in the Nineteeth Century, Vol. 2 by Mackie, Charles
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