ceasing — to stop; discontinue: Not all medieval beliefs have ceased to exist.
fleecing — the coat of wool that covers a sheep or a similar animal.
leasing — a contract renting land, buildings, etc., to another; a contract or instrument conveying property to another for a specified period or for a period determinable at the will of either lessor or lessee in consideration of rent or other compensation.
piecing — a separate or limited portion or quantity of something: a piece of land; a piece of chocolate.