der Fortfall
Translation
cessation, discontinuation, abolition, omission
Examples
Der Fortfall der Subventionen führte zu Problemen.
The abolition of the subsidies led to problems.
Mit dem Fortfall dieser Regel wird alles einfacher.
With the discontinuation of this rule, everything becomes easier.
Grammar Patterns
der Fortfall ((et2)) the abolition of (sth.gen) The abolition of the law was discussed.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Wegfall, Abschaffung, Aufhebung; Antonyms: Einführung, Beibehaltung
Etymology
From 'fort-' (away) + 'Fall' (fall, case). Literally 'falling away'.
Memory Tips
Imagine something 'falling' (Fall) 'away' (fort), so it ceases to exist or is omitted.