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abeyance

[uh-bey-uhns] / əˈbeɪ əns /
NOUN
being inactive or suspended
Synonyms
STRONG
discontinuation dormancy inactivity intermission latency postponement quiescence recess remission suspension waiting
WEAK
temporarily deferred
Antonyms
STRONG
continuation
WEAK
action activity continuance operation renewal revival

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