Discontinue
/dɪsˈkɒntɪn.juː/
Definitions
- (v.) To cease doing or providing something, especially a service or product.
The company decided to discontinue the outdated product line.
- (v.) To terminate or end a legal proceeding or action.
The plaintiff moved to discontinue the lawsuit before trial.
Forms
- discontinues
- discontinued
- discontinuing
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Commentary
Often used in legal contexts to indicate voluntary cessation, especially of legal actions or ongoing services.
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