cessation
noun
ces·sa·tion
se-ˈsā-shən 
: a temporary or final ceasing (as of action) : stop
mutually agreed to a cessation of fighting
Examples of cessation in a Sentence
Relapses after cessation of treatment are common.
the cessation of the snowstorm was a relief
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Zelenskyy said a ceasefire could involve the release of prisoners, bans on missiles and long-range drones and the cessation of attacks on energy and civilian infrastructure.
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Francesca Chambers, USA TODAY, 4 Mar. 2025
That means there are, at last, some bears and some cash, that can be coaxed back in with a cessation of presidential economic intervention.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 2 Mar. 2025
Perimenopause Perimenopause is the time leading up to menopause (cessation of menstrual periods) when estrogen levels increase and decrease irregularly.
—Brigid Dwyer, Verywell Health, 27 Feb. 2025
Hamas and Israel also agreed to a permanent cessation of all military operations and hostilities before all remaining Israeli hostages, civilians and soldiers are released by Hamas in exchange for Palestinian prisoners.
—Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 19 Feb. 2025
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Francesca Chambers, USA TODAY, 4 Mar. 2025
That means there are, at last, some bears and some cash, that can be coaxed back in with a cessation of presidential economic intervention.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 2 Mar. 2025
Perimenopause Perimenopause is the time leading up to menopause (cessation of menstrual periods) when estrogen levels increase and decrease irregularly.
—Brigid Dwyer, Verywell Health, 27 Feb. 2025
Hamas and Israel also agreed to a permanent cessation of all military operations and hostilities before all remaining Israeli hostages, civilians and soldiers are released by Hamas in exchange for Palestinian prisoners.
—Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 19 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for cessation
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“Cessation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cessation. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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cessation
noun
ces·sa·tion
se-ˈsā-shən
: a stopping of action
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