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Cease and Desist Flashcards

1
Q

Supplant

A

To take the place of

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Abrogate

A

Formally put an end to something; dissolve

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3
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Abscission

A

The act of cutting off

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4
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Bowdlerize

A

Censor, expurgate

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5
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Cessation

A

Ending

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6
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Foil

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Circumvent; nip in the bud

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7
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Impasse

A

Stalemate

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8
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Jettison

A

Eject

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9
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Parry

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Ward off; circumvent

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10
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Stanch

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Stop the flow of; occlude; stymie

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Stultify

A

Ridicule; inhibit; impede

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12
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Deflect

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Avert, distract, block, party

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13
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Supersede

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Supplant

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14
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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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