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Noun: discontinuance  `dis-kun'ti-nyoo-un(t)s
  1. The act of discontinuing or breaking off; an interruption (temporary or permanent)
    - discontinuation

Derived forms: discontinuances

See also: discontinue

Type of: conclusion, ending, termination

Antonym: continuance

Encyclopedia: Discontinuance

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disconnection
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