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desist

[dih-sist, -zist] / dɪˈsɪst, -ˈzɪst /


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He was given a cease and desist notice and details about previous court cases which had seen defendants receiving custodial sentences.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

“This is the first page of the cease and desist letter from Swalwell’s team — it has has been shared with permission from the recipient,” she wrote on social media.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

Swalwell’s attorneys filed a cease and desist letter with Patel and the FBI.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

He tells BBC Newsbeat that he expected to receive a cease and desist letter from the retail giant after describing some of the clothes as "boring" and "tacky PE kit".

From BBC • Feb. 25, 2026

One day he lit into Vanguard’s index funds and almost instantly received a cease and desist order from Vanguard’s attorneys.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis




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