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Cessation vs Resignation - What's the difference?

cessation | resignation |

As nouns the difference between cessation and resignation

is that cessation is a ceasing or discontinuance, as of action, whether temporary or final while resignation is the act of resigning.

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.

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    resignation

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • the act of resigning
  • a written or oral declaration that one resigns
  • state of uncomplaining, utter frustration

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