cease-and-desist order

[sees-uhn-di-zist, -sist]

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noun

an order by a government agency to a person or corporation to terminate a business practice found by the agency to be illegal or unfair.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of cease-and-desist order¹

First recorded in 1925–30

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The cease-and-desist order was issued due to a failure to file the required annual state financial reports on its charitable activities.

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Commissioners voted unanimously to issue the cease-and-desist order — which would stop work until Sable obtained commission approval — as well as the order to restore damaged lands.

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That podcast episode was removed, Roosa wrote, after Henley allegedly served a cease-and-desist order.

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People Magazine reported Henry had issued a cease-and-desist order last week against Payne after she alleged he repeatedly contacted her.

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Henry had filed a cease-and-desist order against Payne, alleging he had repeatedly contacted her, People reported.

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cease and desist ceased

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