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Abort
  • In data transmission, a function invoked by a primary or secondary sending station causing the recipient to discard (and ignore) all bit sequences transmitted by the sender since the preceding flag sequence.
  • To terminate, in a controlled manner, a processing activity in a computer system because it is impossible or undesirable for the activity to proceed. (FP) (ISO)