cessation

noun

ces·​sa·​tion se-ˈsā-shən How to pronounce cessation (audio)
: 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
Recent Examples on the Web Aid organizations say a cessation of hostilities is the only effective way to ease the massive suffering of civilians in Gaza. Claire Parker, Washington Post, 3 Mar. 2024 Tangent The only prolonged cessation of fighting since the Oct. 7 Hamas attack was a multi-day pause in late November. Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2024 As international demands for a cessation of hostilities continue, senior leaders from the SAF and RSF are reported to have met three times this month in Bahrain, attended by officials from Egypt and the United Arab Emirates. Emma Ogao, ABC News, 1 Feb. 2024 All four have engaged in previous rounds of negotiations aimed at freeing hostages in exchange for a cessation of hostilities, a principal demand by Hamas. Margaret Brennan, CBS News, 25 Jan. 2024 According to the latest reports, 6.5 million Ukrainian refugees are scattered around the world, with a majority (65%) willing to return home after the eventual cessation of hostilities. Katya Soldak, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2024 One main sticking point in negotiations has been Hamas’s insistence, at least publicly, on a complete cessation of hostilities as a condition for any hostage deal, as well as the release of thousands of Palestinian prisoners, including hundreds convicted of deadly attacks against Israelis. Isabel Kershner, New York Times, 25 Feb. 2024 In Paris, negotiators are trying to reach a deal for the release of hostages and a cessation of fighting in Gaza. Andrew jeong, Washington Post, 23 Feb. 2024 To maximize risk reduction, combine smoking cessation with improvement on the other risk factors ― improve your diet, start exercising, and lose weight. Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 8 Feb. 2024

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Word History

Etymology

Middle English cessacioun, from Middle French cessation, from Latin cessation-, cessatio delay, idleness, from cessare to delay, be idle — more at cease

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cessation was in the 14th century

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Cite this Entry

“Cessation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cessation. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

cessation

noun
ces·​sa·​tion se-ˈsā-shən How to pronounce cessation (audio)
: a stopping of action

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