cessation

//sɛˈseɪʃən//
C1Frequency Level 12Formal
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Noun

cessationSingular
cessationsPlural
1

The act or process of stopping or bringing something to an end.

The treaty called for the immediate cessation of hostilities.

2

A temporary or permanent discontinuation of an activity, process, or state.

The cessation of construction work was announced due to safety concerns.