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cease-and-desist order
[ sees-uhn-di-zist, -sist ]
noun
- an order by a government agency to a person or corporation to terminate a business practice found by the agency to be illegal or unfair.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of cease-and-desist order1
First recorded in 1925–30
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Example Sentences
Meanwhile, the Union-Tribune reports, county health officials have been issuing cease-and-desist orders to noncompliant properties and an occasional shutdown order.
From Voice of San Diego
County sheriff’s deputies have issued hundreds of cease-and-desist orders, but cities like Oceanside and El Cajon have openly said they don’t plan to enforce the orders.
From Voice of San Diego
That team is in charge of sending a cease-and-desist order to the business.
From Voice of San Diego
As a result, DeRose sent Jose a cease-and-desist order in September.
From The Daily Beast
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