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/
Korean meaning: 일시 중단, 보류 상태; 임시로 비활성화되거나 제쳐둔 상태
Korean pronunciation: 어**베이**언스
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
Construction project held in abeyance due to approaching storm
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.
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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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