desist in Latin
desist in Latin is dēsistō — desist means to stop doing something, often used as a formal or legal instruction.
desist in Latin
dēsistō
(ambitransitive, formal) To cease to proceed or act; to stop (often with from).
What does "desist" mean?
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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 Latin?
"desist" in Latin is dēsistō. 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 Latin, "desist" is dēsistō.
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