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discontinuance

 

[ ˌdɪs.kənˈtɪn.ju.əns ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

legal term

The act of discontinuing or terminating something, especially a legal proceeding.

Synonyms

cessation, halt, termination

Examples of usage

  • The discontinuance of the lawsuit was a relief for all parties involved.
  • After the discontinuance of the contract, both parties were free from their obligations.
  • The judge granted the discontinuance of the case due to lack of evidence.

Translations

Translations of the word "discontinuance" in other languages:

🇵🇹 descontinuação

🇮🇳 समाप्ति

🇩🇪 Einstellung

🇮🇩 penghentian

🇺🇦 припинення

🇵🇱 zaprzestanie

🇯🇵 中止 (ちゅうし)

🇫🇷 arrêt

🇪🇸 interrupción

🇹🇷 durdurma

🇰🇷 중단 (중단)

🇸🇦 إيقاف

🇨🇿 přerušení

🇸🇰 prerušenie

🇨🇳 停止

🇸🇮 prenehanje

🇮🇸 stöðvun

🇰🇿 тоқтату

🇬🇪 შეწყვეტა

🇦🇿 dayandırma

🇲🇽 interrupción

Etymology

The word 'discontinuance' originates from the verb 'discontinue,' which dates back to the early 15th century. The prefix 'dis-' indicates a reversal or negation, while 'continue' is derived from the Latin word 'continuare,' meaning 'to join together.' As a legal term, 'discontinuance' gained prominence in the context of legal proceedings and contract terminations.

See also: continual, continually, continuance, continuation, continuing, continuity, continuous, continuously, discontinuation, discontinue, discontinued, discontinuity, discontinuous.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,895, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.