abeyance — a state of temporary disuse or suspension; a condition of being temporarily inactive or set aside
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a state of temporary disuse or suspension; a condition of being temporarily inactive or set aside
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈbeɪəns/
Example Sentences
- My diet plan is currently in abeyance thanks to my grandmother's cooking.
- The new policy will be held in abeyance until further notice.
- His plans for world domination are temporarily in abeyance due to his cat's demands for attention.
abeyance
NOUN[/əˈbeɪəns/]
a state of temporary disuse or suspension; a condition of being temporarily inactive or set aside
The construction project was held in abeyance after the funding froze.
The conveyance waits in abeyance
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'abeyance,' derived from the verb 'abayer' meaning 'to gape at' or 'to await.' The term entered English legal vocabulary in the 14th century to describe property held in suspension or waiting to be claimed.
Breakdown
a- (to) + beyance (from Old French bayer, to gape/await) = abeyance (a state of suspension or waiting)
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📝Examples
“My diet plan is currently in abeyance thanks to my grandmother's cooking.”
“The new policy will be held in abeyance until further notice.”
“His plans for world domination are temporarily in abeyance due to his cat's demands for attention.”
“The court case has been in abeyance for over two years.”
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