DESIST Meaning and
Definition
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Desist is a verb that means to stop or cease a particular action or activity. It denotes the act of refraining from continuing, often in response to an explicit request or command or as a result of personal choice or realization.
When someone desists from an action, they halt their behavior or refrain from further engagement in a specific activity. This can include activities such as making noise, speaking, working on a task, or pursuing a particular behavior or course of action. Desisting implies deliberate and conscious cessation, suggesting a purposeful decision to discontinue.
The term is commonly used to describe the act of ending an inappropriate, harmful, or offensive action. For instance, one might be advised to desist from making offensive remarks or from engaging in aggressive behavior. Desisting is often associated with the notion of self-control and restraint, as it implies a conscious decision to refrain from an action that may be detrimental or unwarranted.
Furthermore, desist can also be employed in legal contexts. It refers to the cessation of a particular action or behavior that has been deemed illegal or against the rules. In such cases, individuals or entities may be legally required to desist from specific activities, and failure to do so can result in legal consequences.
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To for bear; to stop; to cease to act; to discontinue.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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Etymology of DESIST
The word "desist" originated from the Latin word "desistere", which is a combination of the prefix "de-" (meaning "off" or "away") and the verb "sistere" (meaning "to cause to stand" or "to stop"). The Latin term "desistere" ultimately evolved into the Old French word "desister", which then entered the English language as "desist" in the 16th century.
Idioms with the word DESIST
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desist from sth
The idiom "desist from sth" means to stop or refrain from doing something. It implies an action of ceasing or abstaining from a particular behavior, activity, or course of action.
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desist from (something)
The idiom "desist from (something)" means to cease or stop doing a particular action or activity. It implies refraining or abstaining from a specific behavior, usually due to a request, command, or realization that it is inappropriate or unproductive.
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desist from
The idiom "desist from" means to stop, cease, or refrain from doing something. It implies the act of giving up, discontinuing, or abstaining from a particular action, behavior, or course of action.
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cease and desist
The idiom "cease and desist" refers to a formal order or directive that demands someone to immediately stop or discontinue an activity or behavior that is deemed illegal, harmful, or infringing upon someone else's rights. It often implies a sense of urgency and the consequences of non-compliance can lead to legal actions.
Similar spelling words for DESIST
- dissociate,
- De Costa,
- tossiest,
- resist,
- touziest,
- desiccate,
- dizziest,
- densest,
- towsiest,
- disseised,
- dessicate,
- desisto,
- -deceased,
- doziest,
- towziest,
- now-deceased,
- desicate,
- Disseized,
- tousiest,
- DSEST,
- diciest,
- cease-and-desist,
- DZASTA,
- long-deceased,
- diseased,
- De Castro,
- doucest,
- disused,
- TACEST,
- DSOSD,
- deceased,
- decoste,
- degust.
Conjugate verb Desist
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