Word Noun
abeyancy
n.
C2 Proficiency abeyan·cy UK spelling abeyancies
Definition
n.a state where something is not active or being used. It is often used to describe a legal right or a process that is paused for a while.
n.a state of temporary inactivity or suspension. Often used in legal contexts to describe the status of a right or title that is not currently in use.
Examples
“The old law was in abeyancy for many years.”
“The court placed the case in abeyancy until the new evidence could be reviewed by the judge.”
“While the treaty was in abeyancy, both nations maintained a fragile peace, though the underlying tensions remained a constant threat to the region's stability.”
Etymology
From abeyance + -y.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
This entry
Level C2 · Proficiency
Frequency Rare
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