Administrative Law

Cease and Desist

/ sees and dih-ZIST /

Definition

A court or agency order to stop a specified activity immediately.

Used in Context

“The FTC issued a cease and desist order for deceptive advertising.”

Etymology

◈ Latin: cessare, to stop

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