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   Desist , v. i. [imp. & p. p. Desisted; p. pr. & vb. n. Desisting.] [L. desistere; de- + sistere to stand, stop, fr. stare to stand: cf. F. désister. See Stand.] To cease to proceed or act; to stop; to forbear; -- often with from.
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   Never desisting to do evil.
   E. Hall.
   
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   To desist from his bad practice.
   Massinger.
   
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   Desist (thou art discern'd,
   And toil'st in vain).
   Milton.
   
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