Temporary Cessation is a term used to describe a period of time in which something has been stopped or suspended. The three crossword solutions for this term are INTERVAL, ABEYANCE, and INTERRUPTION. INTERVAL is an 8 letter word meaning a space of time between two events or states. ABEYANCE is also an 8 letter word meaning a state of temporary inactivity or suspension. Finally, INTERRUPTION is a 12 letter word meaning a break or INTERRUPTION in the continuity of a work, activity, or process.