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Webster 1913 Edition


Cessation

Ces-sa′tion

(sĕs-sā′shŭn)
,
Noun.
[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.
Syn. – Stop; rest; stay; pause; discontinuance; intermission; interval; respite; interruption; recess; remission.

Webster 1828 Edition


Cessation

CESSATION

, n.
1.
A ceasing; a stop; a rest; the act of discontinuing motion or action of any kind, whether temporary or final.
2.
A ceasing or suspension of operation, force or effect; as a cessation of the laws of nature.
A cessation of arms, an armistice or truce, agreed to by the commanders of armies, to give time for a capitulation, or for other purposes.

Definition 2024


cessation

cessation

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cessation (plural cessations)

  1. (formal) A ceasing or discontinuance, for example of an action, whether temporary or final.
    • Motley
      the temporary cessation of the papal iniquities
    • Sir J. Hayward
      The day was yearly observed for a festival by cessation from labour.

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