cease and desist
The phrase "cease and desist" is commonly used in legal contexts to order an immediate stop to a specific activity, often to prevent further harm or infringement.
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Definition
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(formal, technical)A formal order to immediately stop a specific action and not resume it.
Example
- The company received a cease and desist letter demanding they stop using the trademarked logo.
- The court issued a cease and desist order to halt the unauthorized construction work.
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