Cease and Desist Flashcards

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Supplant

A

To take the place of

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Abrogate

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Formally put an end to something; dissolve

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Abscission

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The act of cutting off

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Bowdlerize

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Censor, expurgate

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Cessation

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Ending

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Foil

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Circumvent; nip in the bud

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Impasse

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Stalemate

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Jettison

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Eject

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Parry

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Ward off; circumvent

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Stanch

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Stop the flow of; occlude; stymie

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Stultify

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Ridicule; inhibit; impede

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Deflect

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Avert, distract, block, party

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Supersede

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Supplant

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Indemnity

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Security or protection or exemption from legal responsibility for one’s actions

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