CESSATION

cessation. Cessation, n. a stop, rest, pause, respite, interval

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Ces‐sa″tion (sĕs‐sā″shŭn), n. [[F. cessation, L. cessatio, fr. cessare. See Cease.]] A ceasing or discontinuance, as of action, whether temporary or final; a stop; as, a cessation of the war. The temporary cessation of the papal iniquities. Motley. The day was yearly observed for a festival by cessation from labor. Sir J. Hayward. Cessation of arms (Mil.), an armistice, or truce, agreed to by the commanders of armies, to give time for a capitulation, or for other purposes. Syn. — Stop; rest; stay; pause; discontinuance; intermission; interval; respite; interruption; recess; remission.