Desist (verb)

1. To stop doing something, especially an action that is causing harm or is illegal.
2. To refrain from continuing an action or behavior.

Origin:

From latin desistere, meaning "to stop".

Examples:

1. The company was ordered to desist from polluting the river.
2. He was asked to desist from smoking in the office.
3. The court ordered the company to desist from using the trademark.
4. The police asked the protesters to desist from blocking the road.
5. We asked the dog to desist from barking.