cease and desist
Definition of cease and desist
formal
: to stop (doing something) immediately The company was ordered by the court to cease and desist from selling the photographs.
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ceaseplay
: to cause to come to an end especially gradually : no longer continue
: to come to an end
: to bring an activity or action to an end : discontinue
: cessation
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