Stopping
/ˈstɒpɪŋ/
Definitions
- (n.) An act or means of halting a process, proceeding, or action, especially in legal contexts such as stopping a trial or stopping enforcement.
The defendant requested a stopping of the proceedings pending a settlement.
- (v.) Present participle of stop; used when referring to the act of causing something to cease or come to an end in legal contexts.
The court is stopping the collection of evidence due to procedural errors.
Forms
- stop
- stops
- stopped
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Commentary
In legal drafting, 'stopping' often denotes temporary or permanent cessation of legal actions or enforcement; distinguish it from 'stoppage', which may have distinct industrial law or contract implications.
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