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Simple English definitions for legal terms
cease
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A quick definition of cease:
CEASE: To stop doing something or bring it to an end. It can also mean to disappear or no longer exist. A cease-and-desist letter is a warning sent to someone who is doing something wrong, telling them to stop. This is often used to prevent legal action.
A more thorough explanation:
Definition: To stop, forfeit, suspend, or bring to an end. It can also mean to become extinct or pass away.
Example 1: The company decided to cease production of the product due to low demand.
Example 2: The noise from the construction site finally ceased after weeks of disturbance.
Additional Example: The fire department worked tirelessly to cease the spread of the wildfire.
The examples illustrate the definition of cease as they all show a stopping or ending of something. In example 1, the production of a product is stopped due to low demand. In example 2, the noise from the construction site finally stops after weeks of disturbance. In the additional example, the fire department works to stop the spread of a wildfire.
Related Term: Cessation (noun) - the act of ceasing or stopping.
Legal Term: Cease-and-Desist Letter - a cautionary notice sent to an alleged wrongdoer, describing the offensive activity and the complainant's remedies and demanding that the activity stop. It is commonly used to stop or block the suspected or actual infringement of an intellectual-property right before litigation.