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Abeyance
Definitions
1
A
state
of
temporary
disuse
or
suspension
.
The
project
is
in
abeyance
until
further
notice
.
The
court
case
was
held
in
abeyance
pending
further
investigation
.
The
renovation
plans
are
in
abeyance
due
to
budget
constraints
.
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Language
Old French
Original word
abeance
Originally meant
expectation or waiting
Background
The term 'abeyance' comes from the Old French word 'abeance', which meant 'expectation' or 'waiting'. It was first used in English in the 16th century to describe a legal situation where ownership or a right was temporarily suspended.