desistance

Definitions

The cessation or stopping of a particular behavior or activity.

In criminology, the process by which an individual ceases to engage in criminal behavior.

Examples

The study focused on the factors that contribute to the desistance of criminal behavior among young adults.

After years of substance abuse, he finally achieved long-term desistance from drugs.

Synonyms

cessation discontinuation stoppage quitting abeyance termination halt

Antonyms

continuation persistence resumption perseverance continuance start initiation