cease : Idioms & Phrases

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cease and desist order

  • noun (law) a judicial remedy issued in order to prohibit a party from doing or continuing to do a certain activity
    injunction; enjoining; enjoinment.
    • injunction were formerly obtained by writ but now by a judicial order
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cease-fire

  • noun a state of peace agreed to between opponents so they can discuss peace terms
    truce; armistice.
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