Ceases (7)
'ceases' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for desists that I've seen before include "Stops, refrains from" , "Ceases" .)
'ceases' is the definition.
('stop' can be a synonym of 'cease')
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for stops that I've seen before include "Prevents" , "Discontinues" , "Posts (anag.)" , "Ends" , "Checks" .)