Under the Dutch, free blacks could own land, but ownership ceased upon death.

Mineral exploration and development does not cease upon a decision to mine.

The sounds ceased upon the ledge directly beneath her.

The authority of an arbitrator is personal, and an appointment ceases upon death.

The right to privacy ceases upon the publication of the facts by the individual, or with his consent.

The group and periodical ceased activity upon the death of Goodrich in 1977.

Cease upon the midnight, as the poet says, only in this case with a very great deal of pain, at least for the underwriters involved.

This attitude will cease any bad thoughts upon James when he loses next season in the playoffs.

Moreover, if you be men, cease to heap insult upon a woman.

Firing must cease immediately upon the trigger being released.