Dictionary of synonyms

Synonyms and antonyms of the word: desist

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Also, they are warned to desist from moving from one place to another on that day as stipulated by the Electoral Act 2022 (as amended).

Source: https://www.informationng.com/2023/03/2023-poll-police-restrict-movement-in-kastina.html

“At the same time, the commission appeals to political parties to desist from engaging in malicious rumour-mongering of this nature, “

Source: https://www.pulse.ng/news/local/inec-cautions-parties-against-fake-news-ahead-of-imo-kogi-bayelsa-polls/g95t71q

But he said the line of communication went cold, leading to the cease and desist letter that Kano issued to Warner Bros. this week.

Source: https://techcrunch.com/2023/01/27/warner-bros-swiped-our-harry-potter-wand-ip-says-kano/

But late last year, the Federal Highway Administration responded to New Jersey’s efforts at humor with a leaden warning, asking that it “cease and desist.”

Source: https://www.boston.com/news/national-news/2023/02/13/states-love-jokes-on-road-safety-signs-but-the-feds-arent-laughing/

But some members of the ACF were reported to have misunderstood Aduku to have spoken on behalf of the forum and went ahead to allegedly warn him to desist from dragging ACF into Kogi politics.

Source: https://kogireports.com/kogi-govship-i-didnt-speak-as-acf-chairman-gabriel-aduku/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=kogi-govship-i-didnt-speak-as-acf-chairman-gabriel-aduku

But talk about the lawsuit, so now we’ve reached critical mass to the point where we have a lawsuit, talk about the lawsuit and in talking about the lawsuit, has an injunction been leveled against the institution to cease and desist?

Source: https://therealnews.com/women-at-california-federal-prison-say-prosecution-of-warden-hasnt-stopped-sexual-abuse

“Consequently, the CP has warned all potential dealers and users of fireworks (bangers) to desist from illegitimate business ventures.

Source: https://crossriverwatch.com/2023/12/cross-river-police-ban-fireworks-warn-against-illegal-processions-deploy-officers-to-critical-infrastructure-during-yuletide/

He also said the Government warns those involved in criminal vandalisation of public amenities like street lights, lamp posts, traffic lights, etc to desist as culprits will be made to face the full wrath of the law.

Source: https://thewillnews.com/criver-govt-bans-commercial-motorcycles-in-calabar/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=criver-govt-bans-commercial-motorcycles-in-calabar

He said the unwholesome practice was totally unacceptable to the State Government and called on the leadership of the various unions and associations to prevail on errant members to desist forthwith.

Source: https://thewillnews.com/old-naira-notes-diri-urges-fg-cbn-to-obey-supreme-court-order/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=old-naira-notes-diri-urges-fg-cbn-to-obey-supreme-court-order

He warned those who have been blackmailing the Government on allegation of not being paid their salaries to desist and say the truth or government will be forced to publish their names and their crime against the State.

Source: https://thenationonlineng.net/uzodimma-reiterates-commitment-to-welfare/

However, he added: “I urge the media fraternity to remain cautious and desist from giving its space intentionally or unintentionally to such voices and narratives that have the potential to threaten the integrity of India.”

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/political-pulse/bjp-rahul-gandhi-democracy-media-narratives-caution-8505175/

However, in a Facebook live on his page, Shatta Wale advised his fans to desist from reigning any insult at Blakk Rasta since in life we learn and it’s only a fool who doesn’t learn.

Source: https://www.ghanamma.com/2023/03/03/video-you-have-gained-my-respect-i-salute-you/

“I am also appealing to Nigerians to conduct themselves peacefully and desist from any violent acts,” the former Governor of Sokoto State urged.

Source: https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2023/03/18/wamakko-sends-last-minute-message-to-nigerians/

I had no compunction insisting they desist from their ingrained habit of using “Jewish” as a swear word.

Source: https://www.theage.com.au/national/put-awkwardness-aside-and-break-bread-with-those-you-disagree-with-20230224-p5cnc3.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national

In the same vein, the group warned those planning to forment trouble by latching on the processes or outcome of the elections to desist from such plans.

Source: https://leadership.ng/group-extols-inec-over-2023-polls-seeks-continued-vigilance-against-threats/

“I want to urge communities to desist from crossing flooded rivers, finding shelter under trees as this puts their lives at risk of lightning,” said Minister Ncube.

Source: https://nehandaradio.com/2023/12/30/hailstorm-leaves-trail-of-disaster-in-midlands-bridges-clinics-destroyed/

“ I would like to tell Akwa Ibomites that we have intelligence on all those sponsoring these youths and I would like to advise them to desist from such acts.”

Source: https://punchng.com/akwa-ibom-gov-approves-release-of-n1bn-to-augment-fg-palliatives/

Meanwhile, he asked them to give an undertaking in writing to desist from broadcasting or further broadcasting the defamatory statements or similar statements concerning his client in future.

Source: https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2023/03/22/retract-defamatory-comments-or-face-lawsuit-odubiyi-tells-bode-george/

Meanwhile, residents have been urged to keep calm and desist from violence and disruption of public peace.

Source: https://www.legit.ng/nigeria/1520884-police-clampdown-15-suspects-attacking-banks-akwa-ibom/