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