The phrase "desist for" is correct and usable in written English.
It is often used to indicate a reason or purpose for stopping an action or behavior. Example: The police ordered the protesters to desist for the safety of the public.
When he launched Your Gallery, Saatchi pledged, in the name of giving others a chance, to desist for a year from buying artists he discovered there.
It's pretty tempting to dissect what makes Jamie T such an original, relatable and resoundingly appealing artist, but I'll desist for now – just in case he keeps his word.
The company also ran into some very bizarre conflicts, such as the one involving Square issuing a cease and desist for Powa using Square marketing materials, specifically involving a hand paying with a credit card.
The company also ran into some very bizarre conflicts, such as the one involving Square issuing a cease and desist for Powa using Square marketing materials, specifically involving a hand paying with a credit card.
One Tweet from @FleurtyGirl about a Cease and Desist for her #WhoDat tee shirt jumped from a note by my friend @yatpundit to my interview with the Monistere brothers who claim to hold the Who Dat trademark.
He desisted for a few minutes before he tried again, and again was crossly rejected.
Moreover, Hamas, the Islamist movement that carried out most of the suicide attacks, has, with the odd exception, desisted for several years.
Just this weekend, we see San Francisco colliding with Silicon Valley again with the city's cease-and-desist for the popular UberCab.
After leaving prison, she did return to substance use briefly before desisting for some time.
The Swedish DJ later slapped Rubio's camp with a cease-and-desist for not obtaining permission to use the track in his campaign.
Swedish DJ Axwell slapped him with a cease-and-desist for playing "Something New," a track co-produced with fellow Swede Sebastian Ingrosso.
