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
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After several days of intense fighting, a cessation of hostilities was announced, with Trump taking credit. Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 25 June 2025 Two likely causes are an increase in food availability due to the recent wet winters (more rain leads to more plants and seeds, which lead to healthy rodent populations), and a cessation of the distemper epidemic that has decimated the populations of these animals in the Bay Area in recent years. Alison Hermance, Mercury News, 17 June 2025 The $50 million in anticipated revenue would go to tobacco cessation efforts and the state’s Medicaid program. Dan Petrella, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2025 Israel must halt its aggression, and absent a total cessation of military aggression against us, our responses will continue. Siladitya Ray, Forbes.com, 22 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for cessation

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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“Cessation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cessation. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.

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cessation

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

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