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desist

[dih-sist, -zist]

verb (used without object)

  1. to cease, as from some action or proceeding; stop.



desist

/ ɪˈɪ /

verb

  1. to cease, as from an action; stop or abstain

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Other Word Forms

  • desistance noun
  • desistence noun
  • nondesisting adjective
  • undesisting adjective
  • ˈٲԳ noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of desist1

First recorded in 1425–75; late Middle English, from Old French desister, from Latin ŧٱ “to leave off,” equivalent to ŧ- de- + sistere “to stand, place,” akin to “to stand” ( stand )
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Word History and Origins

Origin of desist1

C15: from Old French desister, from Latin ŧٱ to leave off, stand apart, from de- + sistere to stand, halt
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It has also sent seven "cease and desist" letters, and invited four finfluencers for interview.

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The company was fined $18 million, issued a cease and desist order and directed to restore areas that saw environmental damage.

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The problem is that the charitable foundation sponsoring the project was issued a cease and desist order two years ago by the California attorney general’s office.

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The California Coastal Commission has ordered Sable Offshore Corp. to cease and desist in its bid to revive oil drilling off the coast of Santa Barbara.

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The board issued the “cease and desist” order after the agency’s staff conducted an investigation and determined the company was unlawfully diverting water from springs without valid water rights.

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