Meaning of the word "cease and desist" in English

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cease and desist

US /siːs ænd dɪˈsɪst/
UK /siːs ænd dɪˈsɪst/

Phrase

a legal order or a request to stop an activity and not to resume it

Example:
The company received a cease and desist letter for copyright infringement.
The lawyer issued a cease and desist order against the competitor.