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Abeyance
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a temporary suspension or cessation of activity or progress, typically with the expectation of future resumption
abeyance
n
abey
v
Example
The company's expansion plans were held in abeyance until market conditions improved.
The negotiations between the two parties were placed in abeyance as both sides sought clarification on certain key issues.
The legal case remained in abeyance pending further investigation into new evidence that had come to light.
The construction project was put into abeyance due to budgetary constraints, with plans to resume once additional funding was secured.
The government announced that the controversial policy would be placed in abeyance while consultations with stakeholders took place.
