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intermission

in·ter·mis·sion [ ìntər mísh'n ] (plural in·ter·mis·sions)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. break in performance: a break between parts of a musical or theatrical performance or in the showing of a movie in a movie theater

2. pause: a pause in, or temporary discontinuation of, an activity

[15th century. Directly or via French< Latin intermission-< intermiss-, past participle of intermittere (see intermit)]
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