cease and desist in Latin

cease and desist in Latin is desine et desiste, desinete et desistete — cease and desist means a formal demand, usually sent as a letter by a lawyer, ordering someone to stop an activity said to be unlawful — such as using a trademark, publishing a claim or contacting a person — and warning of legal action if they do not.

cease and desist in Latin

desine et desiste

verb

(legal) To stop and not resume an action.

desinete et desistete

verb

(legal) To stop and not resume an action.

What does "cease and desist" mean?

noun A formal demand, usually sent as a letter by a lawyer, ordering someone to stop an activity said to be unlawful — such as using a trademark, publishing a claim or contacting a person — and warning of legal action if they do not.
"She received a cease and desist over the logo within a week of launching."
noun An order issued by a court or regulator legally compelling a person or company to halt a specified activity.
"The regulator issued a cease and desist against the firm for selling unregistered securities."
verb To stop doing something and not resume it.
"He was told to cease and desist from contacting the family."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

cease and desist in a sentence

She received a cease and desist over the logo within a week of launching.
Their lawyers fired off a cease and desist demanding the video be taken down.
The regulator issued a cease and desist against the firm for selling unregistered securities.
He was told to cease and desist from contacting the family.

Similar words in Latin

desist halt refrain stop

Common Latin translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "cease and desist" in Latin?

"cease and desist" in Latin is desine et desiste, desinete et desistete. cease and desist means: A formal demand, usually sent as a letter by a lawyer, ordering someone to stop an activity said to be unlawful — such as using a trademark, publishing a claim or contacting a person — and warning of legal action if they do not.

How do you use "cease and desist" in a sentence?

Example: "She received a cease and desist over the logo within a week of launching." In Latin, "cease and desist" is desine et desiste, desinete et desistete.

Are there other ways to say "cease and desist" in Latin?

Yes — Latin has 2 translations listed for "cease and desist": desine et desiste, desinete et desistete.

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