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Noun: discontinuation  `dis-kun`ti-nyoo'ey-shun
  1. The act of discontinuing or breaking off; an interruption (temporary or permanent)
    - discontinuance

Derived forms: discontinuations

See also: discontinue

Type of: conclusion, ending, termination

Antonym: continuation

Encyclopedia: Discontinuation