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Definition cease and desist order in American English

cease and desist order noun

[countable] noun
/ˌsis ənd dɪˈsɪst ˌɔrdər/
1

an order from a court stating that someone must stop doing something and never do it again

Example

The judges granted the applicant a cease and desist order to prevent any further copyright infringements.

Synonyms and related words
acquit acquittal affiliation order
Definition cease and desist order in American English