cessation Meaning, Definition & Usage

Ces*sa"tion noun

Etymology

F. cessation, L. cessatio, fr. cessare. See Cease.

Definitions

1. A ceasing of discontinuance, as of action, whether termporary or final; a stop; as, a cessation of the war.

   The temporary cessation of the papal iniquities. Motley.

   The day was yearly observed for a festival by cessation from labor. Sir J. Hayward.

   Syn. -- Stop; rest; stay; pause; discontinuance; intermission; interval; respite; interruption; recess; remission.