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abeyance

Translations

abeyancenoun
abeyances
pl
The project remained in abeyance until further notice.
Le projet est resté en suspension jusqu'à nouvel ordre.
Additional translations
vacanceDroit.
suspensDans l'expression en suspens.
Synonyms
suspension
intermission
quiescence
inactivity
dormancy

Definitions

abeyancenoun
A state of temporary disuse or suspension.
The project was put in abeyance until further notice.
Law: the condition of property, a title, or a right when its ownership or enjoyment is not vested in any person because the proper recipient is not yet determined.
Under feudal law, the manor remained in abeyance until a rightful heir could be identified.
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