/ˌdɪskənˈtɪnjuəns/ – noun
Definition: 1. việc ngừng, việc đình chỉ, việc bỏ (hoạt động);
2. việc ngưng kiện tụng.
A more thorough explanation: In legal terms, “discontinuance” refers to the act of voluntarily ending or terminating a legal action or proceeding by the party who initiated it. It typically involves the formal withdrawal of a lawsuit or legal claim by the plaintiff or petitioner.
Example: The plaintiff filed a notice of discontinuance, indicating their decision to discontinue the legal proceedings against the defendant.