Cessation and Rest

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Cessation noun - The stopping of a process or activity.

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Rest is a synonym for cessation in ending topic. In some cases you can use "Rest" instead a noun "Cessation", when it comes to topics like ceasing.

Nearby Word: cession

Rest noun - Freedom from activity or labor.

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Cessation is a synonym for rest in pause topic. Sometimes you can use "Cessation" instead a noun "Rest", if it concerns topics such as inactivity.

Nearby Words: restless, rested, restive, resting, restful

true	true cessation	true rest
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Cessation of Existence: Lucina hinted that this is what happens to bad guys, while others are 'rewarded' with eternal rest while retaining their existence.

Source: Roleplay / Rune Of Shadows
World Tree: One of the worlds Josh visited had a giant tree that didn't have a beginning or end.The third has examples of: Cessation of Existence: Quentin destroys Fillory's Mundane Afterlife so the dead can rest.

Source: Literature / The Magicians

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