cease and desist
nounUK /ˌsiːs ən dɪˈzɪst/
US /ˌsiːs ən dɪˈzɪst/
A legal letter that tells someone to stop doing something right away.
The company sent a cease and desist to the website that was using its logo.
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2. A formal command to stop an activity immediately.
The referee's whistle acted as a cease and desist for the rough play.
3. To stop and refrain from continuing an action.
The neighbors were told to cease and desist from playing loud music after midnight.
4. A legal document used to protect intellectual property rights.
She received a cease and desist after copying the artist's song without permission.