abeyancies
n. C1 Advanced abeyan·cies
n. the state of being in a temporary pause or not being used. It is often used for things like laws, rights, or powers that are not currently active.
n. the state of being suspended or temporarily inactive. Often refers to legal rights, powers, or processes that are not currently in force.
The committee is considering the abeyancies of several old laws.
The legal team reviewed the abeyancies of the contract to see if any clauses were still valid.
While the formal abeyancies of the treaty lasted for decades, the underlying principles of the agreement continued to influence international diplomacy and trade policies.