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discontinuance

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dis⋅con⋅tin⋅u⋅ance

  [dis-kuhn-tin-yoo-uhns]
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–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.
Origin:
1350–1400; ME < AF; see dis- 1 , continuance
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dis·con·tin·u·ance   (dĭs'kən-tĭn'yōō-əns)   
n.  

  1. The act or an instance of discontinuing or the condition of being discontinued; cessation.

  2. Law Termination of an action by the plaintiff.

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Main Entry: dis·con·tin·u·ance
Pronunciation: "dis-k&n-'ti-ny&-w&ns
Function: noun
1 : the usually voluntary termination of an action by a plaintiff by motion or by failure to pursue the claim
2 : the abandonment of a property or of a particular use of the property under the zoning laws
Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law, © 1996 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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