CESSATION


Meaning of CESSATION in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ se-ˈsā-shən ]

noun

Etymology: Middle English cessacioun, from Middle French cessation, from Latin cessation-, cessatio delay, idleness, from cessare to delay, be idle — more at cease

Date: 15th century

: a temporary or final ceasing (as of action) : stop

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