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ces·sa·tion \seˈsāshən, səˈ-\ noun (-s) Etymology: Middle English cessacioun, from Middle French cessation, from Latin cessation-, cessatio delay, idleness, from cessatus, past participle of cessare to delay, be idle + -ion-, -io -ion — more at cease 1. : a temporary or final ceasing or discontinuance (as of action) : stop < the cessation of hostilities > < the cessation of relief activities > < the cessation of pain > 2. obsolete : inactivity, idleness |