desist
The origin and history of desist.
Etymology
From Latin desistere, "to stand off, leave off" — from de- + sistere ("to stand, stop").
The origin and history of desist.
From Latin desistere, "to stand off, leave off" — from de- + sistere ("to stand, stop").
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