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discontinuance

/dis-kuhn-tin-yoo-uhns/US // ˌdɪs kənˈtɪn yu əns //

停产,终止,中断,中止

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Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : the act or state of discontinuing or the state of being discontinued; cessation: the discontinuance of a business.
    • : Law. the termination of a suit by the act of the plaintiff, as by notice in writing, or by neglect to take the proper adjournments to keep it pending.

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Examples

  • Ready money can save by discount obtained under threat of discontinuance of trade; a threat futile in the mouths of the poor.

  • He well knew that the withdrawal of the barges meant not an abandonment, but merely a short discontinuance, of the attack.

  • The act further provided for the discontinuance or removal of the guardians at the discretion of the governor and council.

  • Thou shalt have it without any more discontinuance, release, or attournment.

  • A comparatively dense and vigorous new growth followed the discontinuance of this pernicious practice.