Meaning & use
Discontinuance
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The act of stopping or ending something, especially a practice, product, or legal proceeding.
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The company announced the discontinuance of its oldest product line.
The lawsuit ended in a voluntary discontinuance after both parties reached a settlement.
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Frequently used in legal and business contexts, where it often has a more technical meaning than the simpler 'discontinuation.'
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