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Noun: discontinuance  ,dis-kun'ti-nyoo-un(t)s
  1. The act of discontinuing or breaking off; an interruption (temporary or permanent)
    "The discontinuance of the old product line made way for new innovations";
    - discontinuation

Derived forms: discontinuances

Type of: conclusion, ending, termination

Antonym: continuance