American Dictionary
Definition discontinuance in American English
discontinuance noun
[countable/uncountable] noun
/ˌdɪskənˈtɪnjuəns/
1
the act of no longer continuing with something, or an occasion when this happens
Example
The chances of getting parts for anything more than 10 years after the discontinuance of production can be very problematic.
Example
A nolle prosequi is a formal notice of discontinuance of an action lodged by the prosecution.
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