Cease
/siːs/
Definitions
- (v.) To stop or bring to an end.
The company decided to cease operations after the merger.
- (v.) To abstain from an action or behavior.
The defendant agreed to cease all communications with the plaintiff.
Forms
- ceases
- ceased
- ceasing
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Commentary
In legal contexts, "cease" often appears in injunctions requiring parties to stop specific actions immediately.
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