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Discontinuance Definition & Meaning

discontinuance
noun
  1. the act of discontinuing or breaking off; an interruption (temporary or permanent)

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What does discontinuance mean?
the act of discontinuing or breaking off; an interruption (temporary or permanent)
What part of speech is discontinuance?
Discontinuance is a noun.

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