English Synonym Finder

abeyance

Bookmark
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.

Does this result look wrong?

If the word feels off in actual usage, report it with one tap so we can review and improve it quickly.

Sign in to see fewer ads

Logged-in users see roughly 70% fewer ads. Save bookmarks and search more comfortably.