Ceasing
/ˈsiːsɪŋ/
Definitions
- (v.) Present participle of cease, meaning to stop or discontinue an action or process, often used in legal contexts to indicate the termination of an activity or obligation.
The company is ceasing operations in that country due to new regulations.
Forms
- cease
- ceased
- ceases
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Commentary
As a present participle, 'ceasing' functions to describe ongoing stopping or ending of actions, often in legal contexts such as contracts or injunctions.
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