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cessation
ces·sa·tion [ se sáysh'n ] (plural ces·sa·tions)


noun 
Definition:
 
stop: a stop, pause, or interruption, especially a permanent discontinuation
[15th century. < Latin cessation-< cessat-, past participle of cessare "stop"]
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