abeyance

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Here’s a look at some of the tougher possible penalties that U.S. leaders have been holding in abeyance — while watching for new Russian steps against Ukraine, including any possible Russian moves against additional Ukraine territory.

From Seattle Times

Meanwhile, the letter said, the judge should suspend all deadlines and hold the action in abeyance.

From Seattle Times

The club said new registration was granted by authorities after “six months of rigorous police verification” in late December, but kept in “abeyance” a day later for unknown reasons.

From Seattle Times

Workers who are partially vaccinated after the Saturday deadline should also be taken off duty, but the disciplinary process may be “held in abeyance” as they finish the vaccination process, the memo states.

From Los Angeles Times

“With the triggering of the treaty’s dispute settlement process, the court should hold proceedings relating to Michigan’s Line 5 shutdown order in abeyance,” Gordon Giffin, an attorney for Canada, told U.S.

From Seattle Times