cease : Idioms & Phrases
cease and desist order
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noun (law) a judicial remedy issued in order to prohibit a party from doing or continuing to do a certain activity
injunction; enjoining; enjoinment.
- injunction were formerly obtained by writ but now by a judicial order
WordNet
cease-fire
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noun a state of peace agreed to between opponents so they can discuss peace terms
truce; armistice.