discontinuance
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kənˈtɪn noun
1.
the act or state of discontinuing or the state of being discontinued; cessation: the discontinuance of a business.
2.
Law. the termination of a suit by the act of the plaintiff, as by notice in writing, or by neglect to take the proper adjournments to keep it pending.
Related forms
non·dis·con·tin·u·ance, noun
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discontinue (ˌdɪskənˈtɪnjuː) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb , -ues, -uing, -ued | |
| 1. | to come or bring to an end; interrupt or be interrupted; stop |
| 2. | (tr) law to terminate or abandon (an action, suit, etc) |
| discon'tinuance | |
| —n | |
| discontinu'ation | |
| —n | |
| discon'tinuer | |
| —n | |
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Discontinuance
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Example sentences
Consumers and others need information in these public notices to file comments on a proposed discontinuance.
Only the original discontinuance certificate must be submitted for filing.
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