• Cessation

    Pronunciation

    • US IPA: /sɛˈseɪʃən/
    • Rhymes: -eɪʃən

    Full definition of cessation

    Noun

    cessation

    (plural cessations)
    1. (formal) A ceasing or discontinuance, as of action, whether temporary or final.
      • Motleythe temporary cessation of the papal iniquities
      • Sir J. HaywardThe day was yearly observed for a festival by cessation from labour.
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