: the act of stopping : the state of being stopped : halt, obstruction
a stoppage in play
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Examples of stoppage in a Sentence
The penalty caused a stoppage in play.
There have been more than 10 minutes in stoppages.
10 minutes of stoppage time
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The term ceasefire, which is historically understood to mean a stoppage of war on each side, has been viewed in some circles as a call to support Hamas or a denial of Israel’s right to defend itself against Hamas’ actions.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 9 May 2024
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Christi Carras, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2024
The term ceasefire, which is historically understood to mean a stoppage of war on each side, has been viewed in some circles as a call to support Hamas or a denial of Israel’s right to defend itself against Hamas’ actions.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 9 May 2024
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“Stoppage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stoppage. Accessed 16 May. 2024.
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stoppage
noun
stop·page
ˈstäp-ij 
: the act of stopping : the state of being stopped
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