abeyance

noun

abey·ance ə-ˈbā-ən(t)s How to pronounce abeyance (audio)

: a state of temporary inactivity : suspension

—used chiefly in the phrase in abeyance

… new contracts on all but one existing mine … are in abeyance pending the outcome of a government inquiry to be carried out into Australia's role in the nuclear fuel cycle.

Vimala Sarmaa plan that is currently being held in abeyance

: a lapse in succession during which there is no person in whom a title is vested

an estate in abeyance

abeyant

ə-ˈbā-ənt

adjective

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When should you use abeyance?

Abeyance comes from Old French baer, meaning "to have the mouth wide open," which was joined with the prefix a- to form abaer, a verb meaning "to open wide," and, in later Anglo-French usage, "to expect or await." There followed Anglo-French abeyance, which referred to a state of expectation—specifically, a person's expectation of inheriting a title or property. The word, in English, was then applied for the expectation to the property itself: a property or title "in abeyance" is in temporary limbo, waiting to be claimed by a rightful heir or owner.

Example Sentences

our weekend plans were held in abeyance until we could get a weather forecast

Recent Examples on the Web The commission has recommended the Arkansas Supreme Court suspend Bourne for 90 days, with 75 days held in abeyance for a year on the condition the judge follows remedial measures.

Will Langhorne, Arkansas Online, 1 Aug. 2022 For me, the puzzle’s delights continue to reside in the contradictions of the grid, holding the limitless signifying power of language in temporary abeyance.

Anna Shechtman, The New Yorker, 20 Dec. 2021 Plans to build a next-generation frigate at a second yard, which Ingalls had a good chance of winning, now are in abeyance, as are plans to build a next-generation destroyer.

Loren Thompson, Forbes, 13 May 2022 In effect, all pending cases in various courts have been held in abeyance.

Manavi Kapur, Quartz, 10 May 2022 This is science fiction that keeps its science largely in abeyance, as dark matter for a story about loneliness, grief and finding purpose.

Washington Post, 12 Apr. 2022 Three weeks later, Dayspring and his business associates addressed the Board of Supervisors during the public comment period, urging the county to again extend the abeyance.

Matthew Ormseth, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2021 Here’s a look at some of the tougher possible penalties that U.S. leaders are holding in abeyance — while watching for new Russian steps against Ukraine.

Ellen Knickmeyer And Fatima Hussein, Anchorage Daily News, 23 Feb. 2022 Hope and anticipation have not gone dormant, have not settled in abeyance, just in impatience.

Gordon Monson, The Salt Lake Tribune, 28 Jan. 2022 See More

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abeyance

noun

abey·ance ə-ˈbā-əns How to pronounce abeyance (audio)

: a lapse in the succession of property during which there is no person in whom title to the property is vested

—usually used with in

the estate was in abeyance

: temporary inactivity or suppression : cessation or suspension for a period of time

—usually used with in or into

to hold the entry of summary judgment in abeyance

J. H. Friedenthal et al.

单词	abeyance
释义	abeyance noun abey·ance ə-ˈbā-ən(t)s 1 : a state of temporary inactivity : suspension —used chiefly in the phrase in abeyance … new contracts on all but one existing mine … are in abeyance pending the outcome of a government inquiry to be carried out into Australia's role in the nuclear fuel cycle. Vimala Sarmaa plan that is currently being held in abeyance 2 : a lapse in succession during which there is no person in whom a title is vested an estate in abeyance abeyant ə-ˈbā-ənt adjective Did you know? When should you use abeyance? Abeyance comes from Old French baer, meaning "to have the mouth wide open," which was joined with the prefix a- to form abaer, a verb meaning "to open wide," and, in later Anglo-French usage, "to expect or await." There followed Anglo-French abeyance, which referred to a state of expectation—specifically, a person's expectation of inheriting a title or property. The word, in English, was then applied for the expectation to the property itself: a property or title "in abeyance" is in temporary limbo, waiting to be claimed by a rightful heir or owner. Synonyms cold storage deep freeze doldrums dormancy holding pattern latency moratorium quiescence suspended animation suspense suspension See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences our weekend plans were held in abeyance until we could get a weather forecast Recent Examples on the Web The commission has recommended the Arkansas Supreme Court suspend Bourne for 90 days, with 75 days held in abeyance for a year on the condition the judge follows remedial measures. Will Langhorne, Arkansas Online, 1 Aug. 2022 For me, the puzzle’s delights continue to reside in the contradictions of the grid, holding the limitless signifying power of language in temporary abeyance. Anna Shechtman, The New Yorker, 20 Dec. 2021 Plans to build a next-generation frigate at a second yard, which Ingalls had a good chance of winning, now are in abeyance, as are plans to build a next-generation destroyer. Loren Thompson, Forbes, 13 May 2022 In effect, all pending cases in various courts have been held in abeyance. Manavi Kapur, Quartz, 10 May 2022 This is science fiction that keeps its science largely in abeyance, as dark matter for a story about loneliness, grief and finding purpose. Washington Post, 12 Apr. 2022 Three weeks later, Dayspring and his business associates addressed the Board of Supervisors during the public comment period, urging the county to again extend the abeyance. Matthew Ormseth, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2021 Here’s a look at some of the tougher possible penalties that U.S. leaders are holding in abeyance — while watching for new Russian steps against Ukraine. Ellen Knickmeyer And Fatima Hussein, Anchorage Daily News, 23 Feb. 2022 Hope and anticipation have not gone dormant, have not settled in abeyance, just in impatience. Gordon Monson, The Salt Lake Tribune, 28 Jan. 2022 See More Word History Etymology borrowed from Anglo-French abeyaunce "absence of a claimant or owner, lapse in succession," from abaer, abair "to open wide" (from a-, prefix in transitive verbs—from Latin ad- ad- — + baer, baier "to have the mouth wide open, gape, pant," from Vulgar Latin batāre, perhaps of imitative origin) + -ance* -ance First Known Use circa 1530, in the meaning defined at sense 2 Phrases Containing abeyance in abeyance in abeyance Medical Definition abeyance noun abey·ance ə-ˈbā-ən(t)s : temporary inactivity or suspension (as of function or a symptom) Legal Definition abeyance noun abey·ance ə-ˈbā-əns 1 : a lapse in the succession of property during which there is no person in whom title to the property is vested —usually used with in the estate was in abeyance 2 : temporary inactivity or suppression : cessation or suspension for a period of time —usually used with in or into to hold the entry of summary judgment in abeyance J. H. Friedenthal et al. History and Etymology for abeyance Middle French abeance expectation (of a title or claimant), from abaer to expect, from a-, prefix stressing result + baer to gape, aim at abeyance noun as in suspension a state of temporary inactivity our weekend plans were held in abeyance until we could get a weather forecast Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance suspension suspense moratorium coma quiescence dormancy inertia cold storage recession latency inaction doldrums standstill motionlessness suspended animation deep freeze slumber inertness impasse hibernation remission recess rest hypnosis holding pattern torpor sleep idleness layoff repose downtime Antonyms & Near Antonyms continuance continuation resumption renewal resuscitation recommencement
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abeyance

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