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Discontinuation

noun

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A breach or interruption of continuity. countable, uncountable

    "The apparent discontinuation of the operations since Trump took office sparked speculation that he may have agreed to back away from the issue in exchange for Chinese cooperation over North Korea."

  2. 2
    the act of discontinuing or breaking off; an interruption (temporary or permanent) wordnet
  3. 3
    A breach or interruption of continuity.; The process of quitting a course of treatment with a drug. countable, uncountable
  4. 4
    A breach or interruption of continuity.; The act of stopping producing or supplying a product. countable, uncountable

Etymology

From dis- + continuation.

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