Cessation

usgb/seˈseɪʃn/
noun

The act of stopping or ending something.

The cessation of hostilities in the war-torn region was welcomed by all.
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Often appears as...

  • cessation of hostilities
  • cessation of smoking
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Formal Tone

Cessation is formal and often used in official or serious contexts, such as agreements or medical terms.

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Following the agreement, there was a formal cessation of the trade embargo.
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Complete Stop

Cessation implies a complete stop, not just a pause or a temporary halt.

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The factory announced the permanent cessation of its operations.
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Legal Context

Often used in legal or policy discussions to refer to the ending of an action or practice.

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The law mandated the immediate cessation of logging in the area.
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