discontinuance
noun
- a stopping or being stopped; cessation or interruption
- Law the stopping of a legal action prior to trial, either voluntarily by the plaintiff or by order of the court
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(dĭsˌkən-tĭnˈyo͞o-əns)
noun- The act or an instance of discontinuing or the condition of being discontinued; cessation.
- Law Termination of an action by the plaintiff.
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