English-German translation for "desist"

"desist" German translation

desist
[diˈzist]intransitive verb | intransitives Verb v/i

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  • desist syn vgl. → see „stop
    desist syn vgl. → see „stop
examples
Wir rufen Belgrad dringend auf, dieses Kennzeichen endlich nicht mehr für Kosovo auszustellen.
We call on Belgrade to finally desist from issuing these licence plates for Kosovo.
Source: Europarl
Wir fordern daher auch die Demonstranten auf, von Gewalt abzusehen.
We therefore also call on the demonstrators to desist from violence.
Source: Europarl
Ich hoffe, dass sie im Rat davon ablässt.
I hope they will desist from such action in the Council.
Source: Europarl
Der wichtigste Schritt besteht für beide Seiten darin, weitere Gewaltakte zu unterlassen.
The most important step is for both sides to desist from further acts of violence.
Source: Europarl
Hören wir auf mit den Übertreibungen, den gegenseitigen Beleidigungen und der Kritik.
Let us desist from exaggerations, insults and criticism of one another.
Source: Europarl
Wir müssen aufhören, ihn wie ein unmündiges Kind zu behandeln.
We must desist from getting into the'nanny state' frame of mind.
Source: Europarl
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