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Definition of Cesation

Ces*sa"tion (s&ebreve;s*sā"shŭn), n. [F. cessation, L. cessatio, fr. cessare. See Cease.] A ceasing or discontinuance, as of action, whether temporary or final; a stop; as, a cessation of the war.

The temporary cessation of the papal iniquities.
Motley.

The day was yearly observed for a festival by cessation from labor.
Sir J. Hayward.

Cessation of arms(Mil.), an armistice, or truce, agreed to by the commanders of armies, to give time for a capitulation, or for other purposes.

Syn. -- Stop; rest; stay; pause; discontinuance; intermission; interval; respite; interruption; recess; remission.

- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

  • A ceasing or discontinuance, as of action, whether temporary or final; a stop; as, a cessation of the war.
- The Nuttall Encyclopedia

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