desist in the PONS Dictionary

desist Examples from the PONS Dictionary (editorially verified)

cease and desist order Am
cease and desist order Am

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

English
I exhorted them to desist from the course of wickedness which we had been guilty of together.
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They would do whatever they can to be happy and wouldn't desist from hurting anyone.
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A cease and desist letter often triggers licensing negotiations, and is a frequent first step towards litigation.
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The prince, in hot pursuit, was forced to desist when the river miraculously became so swollen that he was unable to ford.
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Cease and desist letters were sent out to several companies and the process was started for awarding corporate licenses.
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The interim governor desisted of the idea, believing that the consequences of such a military operation were not worth the effort.
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The court may even hear the action if the patentee has not filed a cease and desist letter.
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If deficiencies are found, failure to correct them could result in fines, cease and desist orders, suspensions, confiscation of animals and loss of licensing.
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This gentleman is one that saith they will not desist.
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Not only the club refused but some the neighbors declared against the request so the municipality desisted from demanding the restitution of the land.
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