discontinuation Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun the act of discontinuing or breaking off; an interruption (temporary or permanent)
    discontinuance.

WordNet

Dis`con*tin`u*a"tion noun
Etymology
Cf. F. discontinuation.
Definitions
  1. Breach or interruption of continuity; separation of parts in a connected series; discontinuance.
    Upon any discontinuation of parts, made either by bubbles or by shaking the glass, the whole mercury falls. Sir I. Newton.

Webster 1913