cessation
səˈseɪʃən
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Definition of cessation - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

processstopping something from continuing, either for a while or forever
  • The cessation of hostilities brought peace.
  • There was a cessation of noise at midnight.
  • The medication led to the cessation of symptoms.
halt termination
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Expressions with cessation

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stopping fighting between groups, often before a peace agreement
The leaders announced a cessation of hostilities last night.
process of stopping use of tobacco products after regular or long use
The clinic offers free classes for smoking cessation.

Origin of cessation

Latin, cessare (to cease)

Terms with cessation included in their meaning

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cessation
no longer
cessation
from now on, no more
cessation
not happening or true anymore
cessation
stop doing something
cessation
the act of stopping an effort or activity
cessation
not happening or existing now
at a halt
in a state of cessation
cessation
stop doing something

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  1. French:cessation, ...
  2. German:Beendigung, ...
  3. Italian:cessazione, ...
  4. Spanish:cesación, ...
  5. Portuguese:cessação, ...
  6. Chinese:停止, ...
  7. Japanese:停止, ...
  8. Arabic:وَقْف, ...
  9. Hebrew:הַפְסָקָה, ...
  10. Russian:прекращение, ...
  11. Ukrainian:припинення, ...
  12. Hindi:समाप्ति, ...
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