Cesser

To cease is to bring something to an end; to discontinue or stop an action, process, or state. It implies a deliberate act of termination, or a natural event ending activity. It can apply to physical actions, abstract concepts like hostilities, or legal proceedings. The key aspect is the cessation or stoppage of something. It can be used in formal or informal contexts, reflecting a change from activity to inactivity or a state of non-existence.

Cesser meaning with examples

• After years of negotiation, the two companies decided to cesser their legal battle, opting for a mutual agreement. They finalized the paperwork to bring an end to all court proceedings, hoping to salvage their relationship and avoid further costly fees. Both sides agreed it was time to end hostilities.
• The government announced its intention to cesser the tax breaks after the economic recovery. The intention was for the subsidies to no longer benefit any group, to start afresh, to ensure equitable distribution. A deadline was set, after which, the tax regime would be significantly altered, ending the former practices.
• Due to rising costs and dwindling resources, the charity was forced to cesser its operations in the affected regions. This was a hard blow to the local people who depend on the charity's resources. The non-profit organization sent out public warnings on when they would cease.
• Once the ceasefire took effect, the soldiers were ordered to cesser all forms of combat. They packed up and waited for orders, awaiting their transfer back home. Then there would be an opportunity for a final and lasting peace; an opportunity for a peaceful existence.