the act or state of discontinuing or the state of being discontinued; cessation

the discontinuance of a business.

Law . the termination of a suit by the act of the plaintiff, as by notice in writing, or by neglect to take the proper adjournments to keep it pending.

noun

continuation , restarting , retry

noun

adjournment , alternation , cease , cessation , close , closing , desistance , desuetude , discontinuation , disjunction , disruption , ending , finish , intermission , interruption , separation , stopping , termination , check , cut-off , halt , stay , stoppage , surcease , standstill , discontinuity , pause , suspension