Definition of cessation. Meaning of cessation. Synonyms of cessation

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Definition of cessation

Cessation
Cessation Ces*sa"tion (s[e^]s*s[=a]"sh[u^]n), n. [F. cessation, L. cessatio, fr. cessare. See Cease.] 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. Cessation of arms (Mil.), 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.

Meaning of cessation from wikipedia

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- Smoking cessation, usually called quitting smoking or stopping smoking, is the process of discontinuing tobacco smoking. Tobacco smoke contains nicotine...
- Cessationism versus continuationism involves a Christian theological dispute as to whether spiritual gifts remain available to the church, or whether their...
- The cessative aspect or terminative aspect is a grammatical aspect referring to the end of an action or a state. It is the opposite of the inchoative...
- The Great Cessation is the fifth full-length album by American band YOB. It was released in July 2009 under Profound Lore and it the first release after...
- Death is the irreversible cessation of all biological functions that sustain a living organism. The remains of a former organism normally begin to decompose...
- It is not necessarily the end of a war, as it may constitute only a cessation of hostilities while an attempt is made to negotiate a lasting peace....
- Vaping cessation, usually called "quitting vaping", is the process of stopping using electronic cigarettes, usually those containing nicotine. Professional...
- will declare a full cessation of violence against Israelis anywhere and Prime Minister Ariel Sharon will declare a full cessation of violence and military...
- Stewardship cessation is a concept useful in system engineering. Certain systems remain hazardous for a considerable period after their useful life, and...