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discontinuance

1 of 1noun
/ˌdɪs.kən.ˈtɪ.njuəns/
Forms:discontinuances
1

the act of stopping something

  • His sudden discontinuance of the project caught everyone by surprise, especially his team.
  • The discontinuance of services at the local clinic affected many patients in the area.
  • The government’s discontinuance of the subsidy program led to widespread protests.
  • The court ordered the discontinuance of the lawsuit after the parties reached a settlement.
  • Due to financial constraints, the discontinuance of the project was inevitable.
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