Cessation (s&ebreve_;ssāshŭn), n. [F. cessation, L. cessatio, fr. cessare. See Cease.] A ceasing or discontinuance, as of action, whether temporary or final; a stop; as, a cessation of the war.
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The temporary cessation of the papal iniquities. Motley.
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The day was yearly observed for a festival by cessation from labor. Sir J. Hayward.
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Cessation of arms (Mil.), an armistice, or truce, agreed to by the commanders of armies, to give time for a capitulation, or for other purposes.

Syn. -- Stop; rest; stay; pause; discontinuance; intermission; interval; respite; interruption; recess; remission.
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