cessation

[ se-sey-shuhn ]

noun

1. a temporary or complete stopping; discontinuance:

   a cessation of hostilities.

   Synonyms: recess, stay, suspension, end, halt, stop

cessation

/ sɛˈseɪʃən /

noun

1. a ceasing or stopping; discontinuance; pause

   temporary cessation of hostilities

Word History and Origins

Origin of cessation¹

1350–1400; Middle English cessacio ( u ) n < Latin cessātiōn- (stem of cessātiō ) delay, inactivity, stoppage, equivalent to cessāt ( us ) past participle of cessāre to delay, stop ( cess ( us ) yielded, ceded ( ced- cede + -tus past participle suffix) + -ātus -ate ¹ ) + -iōn- -ion

Word History and Origins

Origin of cessation¹

C14: from Latin cessātiō a delaying, inactivity, from cessāre to be idle, desist from, from cēdere to yield, cede

Example Sentences

Lifestyle changes, including controlling obesity, smoking cessation, being physically active, controlling high blood pressure and controlling blood glucose levels can help prevent the development of heart failure.

From Science Daily

Guidelines recommend people try a licensed stop smoking medicine first, though vapes are a recognised smoking cessation aid.

From BBC

It would eventually lead to a permanent "cessation of hostilities" and a major reconstruction plan for Gaza.

From BBC

Fresh diplomatic attempts to negotiate a cessation of hostilities between the rival forces in Sudan have failed to make progress.

From BBC

Throughout it all, the Biden administration, with allies Egypt and Qatar, engaged in torturous talks to reach a cessation of hostilities.

From Los Angeles Times