cessation

noun

ces·​sa·​tion se-ˈsā-shən 

: a temporary or final ceasing (as of action) : stop

mutually agreed to a cessation of fighting

Synonyms

• arrest
• arrestment
• cease
• check
• close
• closedown
• closure
• conclusion
• cutoff
• discontinuance
• discontinuation
• end
• ending
• expiration
• finish
• halt
• lapse
• offset
• shutdown
• shutoff
• stay
• stop
• stoppage
• surcease
• termination

Examples of cessation in a Sentence

Relapses after cessation of treatment are common.

the cessation of the snowstorm was a relief

Recent Examples on the Web

Thousands of Palestinians have also been returning to northern Gaza since the start of truce that negotiators hope will lead to a long-term cessation in hostilities. —Kim Hjelmgaard, USA TODAY, 1 Feb. 2025

But now in 2025, as Trump takes office, a cessation of fighting in Ukraine seems imminent. —Raul A. Reyes, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025

With a not insubstantial piece of Mexico’s economy reliant on production stateside, a cessation of those inflows will logically impoverish a big number of those formerly sustained directly by remittances. —John Tamny, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025

Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Analysts at Dutch bank ING said the cessation of Russian gas supplies into Europe via Ukraine means the European Union will lose around 15 billion cubic meters of gas supply annually, which is the equivalent to around 5% of total imports. —Sam Meredith, CNBC, 13 Dec. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English cessacioun, from Middle French cessation, from Latin cessation-, cessatio delay, idleness, from cessare to delay, be idle — more at cease

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

cessation

noun

ces·​sa·​tion se-ˈsā-shən 

: a stopping of action