cessation

/sɛˈseɪʃən/
noun
  1. The act of stopping or ending something, often temporarily or permanently.
    • Doctors recommended a cessation of smoking to improve her lung health.
    • The company announced a cessation of all manufacturing until safety issues were resolved.
    • A temporary cessation of hostilities gave the soldiers a chance to rest.
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