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desisting

/dɪˈsɪstɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does desisting mean?

verb

To stop doing something; to cease from a particular activity or behavior. Desisting from a course of action may involve refraining from further action or reversing a previous decision.

Example

"The company desisted from pursuing the merger after facing significant opposition from investors."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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