abeyance

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Noun abeyance has 1 sense

abeyance, suspension - temporary cessation or suspension
--₁ is a kind of inaction, inactivity, inactiveness
--₁ has particulars:
cold storage; deferral, recess; moratorium; standdown, stand-down

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Abeyance

Definition:

Abeyance refers to a temporary suspension or temporary cessation of an activity or a state of being inoperative.

Examples:

In the midst of financial difficulties, the construction plans were held in abeyance.
The project is currently in abeyance until further funding can be secured.
Their agreement remains in abeyance until both parties can come to a new compromise.

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