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desist in Finnish

desist in Finnish is lakata, lopettaa — desist means to stop doing something, often used as a formal or legal instruction.

desist in Finnish

lakata
verb
(ambitransitive, formal) To cease to proceed or act; to stop (often with from).
lopettaa
verb
(ambitransitive, formal) To cease to proceed or act; to stop (often with from).

What does "desist" mean?

  1. verb To stop doing something, often used as a formal or legal instruction.
    "The court ordered the company to desist from further advertising."
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desist in a sentence

  • The court ordered the company to desist from further advertising.
  • He was told to cease and desist immediately.

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What is "desist" in Finnish?

"desist" in Finnish is lakata, lopettaa. desist means: To stop doing something, often used as a formal or legal instruction.

How do you use "desist" in a sentence?

Example: "The court ordered the company to desist from further advertising." In Finnish, "desist" is lakata, lopettaa.

Are there other ways to say "desist" in Finnish?

Yes — Finnish has 2 translations listed for "desist": lakata, lopettaa.

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