v. i.
Never desisting to do evil. E. Hall. [ 1913 Webster ]
To desist from his bad practice. Massinger. [ 1913 Webster ]
Desist (thou art discern'd,
And toil'st in vain). Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Cf. F. desistance. ] The act or state of desisting; cessation. [ R. ] Boyle. [ 1913 Webster ]
If fatigue of body or brain were in every case followed by desistance . . . then would the system be but seldom out of working order. H. Spencer. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ See Desist. ] Final; conclusive; ending. [ R. ] [ 1913 Webster ]