Definition

The act of stopping something from continuing or the state of being stopped; often used in legal contexts to refer to ending a legal action.

Example

The court granted the discontinuance of the case due to lack of evidence.

Conversation

Did you hear about the discontinuance of that popular TV show?

Yeah, I was really surprised it got canceled so suddenly.

I know! The discontinuance was so unexpected, especially after the last season ended on a cliffhanger.

Right? It leaves so many questions unanswered for the fans.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Discontinuance → It is formed from "dis-" (meaning apart) and "continuare" (meaning to continue). The word refers to the act of ceasing to continue or breaking off from a process or activity.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'broken apart' ('dis-') from 'continuing' ('continuare') — that's why discontinuance means stopping or breaking off.

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