discontinuation
the act of discontinuing or breaking off; an interruption (temporary or permanent) • Syn: discontinuance • Ant: continuation, continuance (for: discontinuance) • Derivationally related forms: discontinue, discontinue (for: discontinuance) • Hypernyms: termination, ending, conclusion • Hyponyms: disfranchisement, disinheritance, phase-out, prorogation, dismount
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