Cessation (noun)

1. The act of stopping or ceasing something.
2. The state of being ended or terminated.
3. The temporary discontinuation of a process or activity.

Origin:

Derived from the latin verb 'cessare' meaning to stop or cease, the term 'cessation' has been in use since the 16th century.

Examples:

1. The cessation of hostilities between the two countries was a historic moment.
2. The cessation of funding for the program was a major setback for its supporters.
3. The cessation of the strike was a victory for the workers and management.
4. The cessation of the experiment was due to lack of funding.
5. The cessation of the policy was seen as a sign of changing times.