Definition of Discontinuance in English :

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Discontinuance meaning in English

Meaning of Discontinuance in English

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Discontinuance

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Noun

1. discontinuance, discontinuation

the act of discontinuing or breaking off; an interruption (temporary or permanent)

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.


Discontinuance

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noun
1. 
a stopping or being stopped; cessation or interruption
2.  Law
the stopping of a legal action prior to trial, either voluntarily by the plaintiff or by order of the court

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Discontinuance

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n.
1. The act or an instance of discontinuing or the condition of being discontinued; cessation.
2. Law
a. The plaintiff's failure to proceed in a legal action.
b. The plaintiff's agreement to the dismissal of a legal action.

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