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Cessation vs Cassation - What's the difference?

cessation | cassation |

As nouns the difference between cessation and cassation

is that cessation is a ceasing or discontinuance, as of action, whether temporary or final while cassation is the abrogation of a law by a higher authority; annulment.

cessation

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • (formal) A ceasing or discontinuance, as of action, whether temporary or final.
  • * Motley
    • the temporary cessation of the papal iniquities
  • * Sir J. Hayward
    • The day was yearly observed for a festival by cessation from labour.

    Anagrams

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    cassation

    English

    Etymology 1

    From (etyl) cassation, from (etyl)

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • The abrogation of a law by a higher authority; annulment.
    • Synonyms
    * quash
    Derived terms
    * court of cassation

    Etymology 2

    Uncertain

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (music) piece of instrumental music of the eighteenth century similar to the serenade, and often performed out of doors
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