1. The cessation or termination of aid, support, or help that was previously being provided
The discontinued assistance left many families struggling to pay their bills.
A assistência descontinuada deixou muitas famílias com dificuldades para pagar suas contas.
2. The formal ending of a program, service, or financial support
Due to budget cuts, the discontinued assistance affected thousands of beneficiaries.
Devido aos cortes orçamentários, a assistência descontinuada afetou milhares de beneficiários.