total cessation
[ˈtoʊtəl səˈseɪʃən]
nounpl: total cessations
cessação total
1. The complete and absolute stopping or ending of an activity, process, or state
The total cessation of hostilities was agreed upon by both parties.
A cessação total das hostilidades foi acordada por ambas as partes.
2. The permanent discontinuation of something that was ongoing
The company announced the total cessation of operations in that region.
A empresa anunciou a cessação total das operações naquela região.
3. Legal or official termination with no continuation or resumption
Total cessation of payment obligations was ordered by the court.
A cessação total das obrigações de pagamento foi ordenada pelo tribunal.
This term is predominantly used in formal, legal, and administrative contexts in both Brazil and the United States. In Brazilian Portuguese business environments, 'cessação total' appears frequently in labor disputes, contract terminations, and official government communications. The phrase carries legal weight and is typically employed when absolute finality is required, rather than temporary suspension.
Related Idioms & Phrases
come to a total cessation
bring to a total cessation
grinding halt (similar concept)
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