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cessation

n. C / U
C1 Advanced US //ˌsɛˈseɪʃən// UK //sɛsˈeɪʃən// ces·sa·tion Formal

n. the act of stopping something or the state of being stopped. It is often used when talking about ending a war or a long process.

n. the fact or process of ending or being brought to an end. Often used in legal, military, or formal administrative contexts.


SIMPLE

The two countries agreed to a cessation of fighting.

CONTEXTUAL

The medical team observed a complete cessation of symptoms after the patient finished the new treatment.

COMPLEX

The treaty called for an immediate cessation of hostilities, followed by a phased withdrawal of all military personnel from the disputed border region within thirty days.

Synonyms
Origin

Borrowed from Middle French cessation, itself a borrowing from Latin cessātiō. By surface analysis, cease + -ation. Compare cession < cede.

Usage

Often paired with 'of' to specify what has stopped (e.g., 'cessation of activities').

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