Meaning & use
cessation
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The act of stopping or bringing something to an end.
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Both sides agreed to a temporary cessation of hostilities.
Doctors recommend smoking cessation as one of the single best steps for improving long-term health.
A note on using this word
Cessation is a formal word, most often used in phrases like "cessation of fire" or "smoking cessation," rather than in casual speech.
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