01 n. A ceasing or discontinuance, as of action, whether temporary or final; a stop; as, a cessation of the war.
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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.
Phrases & compounds
Cessation of arms —
an armistice, or truce, agreed to by the commanders of armies, to give time for a capitulation, or for other purposes.
Syn.
Stop; rest; stay; pause; discontinuance; intermission; interval; respite; interruption; recess; remission.