discontinuance

[ dis-kuhn-tin-yoo-uhns ]

noun

1. the act or state of discontinuing or the state of being discontinued; cessation:

   the discontinuance of a business.

2. Law. the termination of a suit by the act of the plaintiff, as by notice in writing, or by neglect to take the proper adjournments to keep it pending.

Other Words From

• nondis·con·tinu·ance noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of discontinuance¹

1350–1400; Middle English < Anglo-French; dis- ¹, continuance

Example Sentences

It would also set up employment agreements that would lay out grounds to fire faculty, including for just cause or for financial reasons and program discontinuance by the school.

From Seattle Times

According to an assurance of discontinuance, Avis Budget did not contest the claim it violated state law, and indicated it had been unaware that some locations did not accept debit cards.

From Reuters

Murdoch’s lawyer John Churchill said in a statement he had filed a notice of discontinuance in Federal Court on Friday.

From Seattle Times

Then there is the discontinuance of various Entenmann’s products over the years, more than a few of which had been staples in the Barry house.

From New York Times

Amazon agreed not to engage in unfair or deceptive practices related to the subscription in an “assurance of discontinuance” filed in King County Superior Court last year.

From Seattle Times

Related Words

• break