discontinuance
the act of discontinuing or breaking off; an interruption (temporary or permanent) (Freq. 1) • Syn: discontinuation • Ant: continuation (for: discontinuation), continuance • Derivationally related forms: discontinue (for: discontinuation), discontinue • Hypernyms: termination, ending, conclusion • Hyponyms: disfranchisement, disinheritance, phase-out, prorogation, dismount
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