cessation

Meaning

The act of bringing or coming to an end; a stopping or pause

Origin / Etymology

Late Middle English from Latin cessation-, from cessare 'to cease'

Synonyms

Termination Discontinuation Halt Suspension

Antonyms

Continuation Continuation Resumption Persistence

Example Sentence

"The Third Noble Truth of Buddhism, Nirodha, teaches the cessation of suffering through the cessation of craving, a doctrine that remains central to Buddhist philosophy and was reaffirmed in PM Modi's Buddha Purnima 2026 message."

🎯 UPSC Usage

Useful for GS1 (philosophy, Buddhism) and GS2 (international relations, cessation of hostilities) and GS4 (ethics, cessation of harmful conduct). 'Cessation of hostilities' is standard diplomatic language for ceasefires; 'cessation of operations' for industrial actions. The Buddhist concept of nirodha specifically translates as 'cessation', useful for GS1 Indian philosophy questions.

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