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Webster 1913 Edition
Cessation
Ces-sa′tion
(sĕs-sā′shŭn)
, Noun.
A ceasing or discontinuance, as of action, whether temporary or final; a stop;
as, a
. cessation
of the warThe 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
English
Noun
cessation (plural cessations)
- (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.
- Motley
Translations
a ceasing or discontinuance