| 单词 | abeyance |
| 释义 | abeyance (once / 4862 pages) n An abeyance is a temporary halt to something, with the emphasis on "temporary." It is usually used with the word "in" or "into"; "in abeyance" suggests a state of waiting or holding. The word abeyance has a legal ring to it, and for a good reason — appearing in English in the 16th century, it comes from the Anglo-French word abeiance, a legal term for waiting or hoping to receive property. Nowadays, the word is used in a similar way. Different legal rights, like property rights, can be held in abeyance until matters are resolved. WORD FAMILYabeyant: abeyance USAGE EXAMPLESAs suggested by the general tenor of the discussion, near-perfect information is in abeyance. New York Times(Dec 05, 2016) Lord Carlile has said he will report his findings next summer but until then, the reputation of Bishop George Bell will remain in abeyance. BBC(Nov 22, 2016) His attorney, Kathleen Zellner, filed a motion Friday with the 2nd District Court of Appeals asking the court to hold his latest appeal in abeyance. Washington Times(Aug 26, 2016) n temporary cessation or suspension Syn|Hypo|Hyper suspension cold storage in a state of abeyance or postponement deferral, recessa state of abeyance or suspended business moratoriumsuspension of an ongoing activity stand-down, standdowna suspension and relaxation from an alert state or a state of readiness inaction, inactiveness, inactivity the state of being inactive |
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