seˈsāshən, səˈ- noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle English cessacioun, from Middle French cessation, from Latin cessation-, cessatio delay, idleness, from cessatus, past participle of cessare to delay, be idle + -ion-, -io -ion — more at cease
1. : a temporary or final ceasing or discontinuance (as of action) : stop
the cessation of hostilities
the cessation of relief activities
the cessation of pain
2. obsolete : inactivity , idleness