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    Abeyance

    /əˈbeɪ.əns/

    Meaning & Definition

    noun
    A state of temporary disuse or inactivity.
    The project was put in abeyance until further funding could be secured.
    A condition of being abandoned or not actively pursued.
    The legal case is in abeyance while the parties negotiate a settlement.
    A suspension of activity or obligation.
    The rules will remain in abeyance until the committee reviews them.

    Etymology

    Middle English, from Old French 'abeance', meaning 'to be held in waiting'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    in abeyance:
    In a state of suspension or temporary inactivity.
    held in abeyance:
    Kept on hold or suspended.

    Related Words

    suspend
    To temporarily prevent something from continuing.
    inertia
    A tendency to do nothing or to remain unchanged.
    dormancy
    A state of inactivity or rest.

    Slang Meanings

    On hold
    Things are on hold while we wait for the next steps.
    In limbo
    My application is in limbo, no updates yet.