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abeyant

adj.
C2 Proficiency abeyant

adj. in a state of being paused or stopped. It is often used to describe a situation where something is not active but might start again later.

adj. in a state of temporary suspension or inactivity. Often used in legal or formal contexts to describe a process or right that is paused but not permanently revoked.


SIMPLE

The investigation is currently abeyant while the evidence is reviewed.

CONTEXTUAL

The committee decided to put the project on hold, leaving it in abeyant until the funding situation improved.

COMPLEX

Although the treaty was signed, its implementation remained in abeyant until both parties reached a consensus on the specific terms of the border agreement.

Synonyms
Origin

Back-formation from abeyance + -ant.

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