Ces*sa"tion (sĕs*sā"shŭn),
n. [F. cessation, L. cessatio,
fr. cessare. See Cease.] A ceasing or
discontinuance, as of action, whether temporary or final; a stop;
as, a cessation of the war.
The temporary cessation of the papal
iniquities.
Motley.
The day was yearly observed for a festival by
cessation from labor.
Sir J. Hayward.
Cessation of arms (Mil.), an
armistice, or truce, agreed to by the commanders of armies, to
give time for a capitulation, or for other purposes.
Syn. -- Stop; rest; stay; pause; discontinuance;
intermission; interval; respite; interruption; recess;
remission.