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View usage for: discontinuance in American English (ˌdɪskənˈtɪnjuəns) noun1. a stopping or being stopped; cessation or interruption 2. Law the stopping of a legal action prior to trial, either voluntarily by the plaintiff or by order of the court Word origin ME < Anglo-Fr: see discontinue & -ance Synonyms of 'discontinuance'stopping, stop, suspension, separation More Synonyms of discontinuance Synonyms stopping stop separation disjunction discontinuation Additional synonymsThe court ordered a four-month adjournment. Synonyms postponement, delay, suspension, putting off, stay, recess, interruption, deferment, deferral, discontinuation, prorogation Definition an ending or pause They would not agree to a cessation of hostilities. Synonyms ceasing, ending, break, halt, halting, pause, suspension, interruption, respite, standstill, stoppage, termination, let-up (informal), remission, abeyance, discontinuance, stay, restDefinition an interval between parts of a play, film, etc. Drinks were served during the intermission. Synonyms interval, break, pause, stop, rest, suspension, recess, interruption, respite, lull, stoppage, interlude, cessation, let-up (informal), breathing space, entr'acte Nearby words ofdiscontinuance - disconsolate
- discontent
- discontented
- discontinuance
- discontinue
- discontinued
- discontinuity
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