/dɪˈsɪst/ – verb
Definition: kiêng cữ, chấm dứt, ngưng, thôi.
A more thorough explanation: Desist is a legal term that means to cease or stop engaging in a particular action or behavior. It is often used in legal contexts to instruct someone to halt a specific activity or conduct that may be unlawful or in violation of a court order.
Example: The court ordered the defendant to desist from contacting the plaintiff in any way.