abeyance
Definitions
A state of temporary disuse or suspension.
A condition of being undetermined or awaiting settlement, especially regarding property ownership.
Examples
The project was held in abeyance until the committee could secure additional funding.
Legal proceedings were kept in abeyance while the parties attempted to reach an out-of-court settlement.
Synonyms
suspension dormancy hiatus quiescence deferral intermission latency
Antonyms
continuation activation enforcement resumption operation implementation activity