status, position - the relative position or standing of things or especially persons in a society; "he had the status of a minor"; "the novel attained the status of a classic"; "atheists do not enjoy a favorable position in American life"

ending, termination, conclusion - the act of ending something; "the termination of the agreement"

hibernation - the act of retiring into inactivity; "he emerged from his hibernation to make his first appearance in several years"

rustication - the action of retiring to and living in the country

withdrawal - the act of withdrawing