The temporary cessation of the papal iniquities.
--Motley.
The day was yearly observed for a festival by cessation
from labor. --Sir J.
Hayward.
{Cessation of arms} (Mil.), an armistice, or truce, agreed to
by the commanders of armies, to give time for a
capitulation, or for other purposes.
Syn: Stop; rest; stay; pause; discontinuance; intermission;
interval; respite; interruption; recess; remission.