Abeyance

Pronunciation: /əˈbeɪəns/

Definitions of abeyance

noun a state of temporary inactivity or suspension

Example Sentences

A1 The project is currently in abeyance until further notice.

A2 The issue was put in abeyance while waiting for additional information.

B1 The decision to move forward with the plan is in abeyance until the board meeting next week.

B2 The construction project has been put in abeyance due to budget constraints.

C1 The legal case is in abeyance pending the outcome of the appeal.

C2 The negotiations have been in abeyance for months, with no resolution in sight.

Examples of abeyance in a Sentence

formal The project has been put in abeyance until further notice.

informal We're putting the plans on hold for now.

slang Let's chill on that idea for a bit.

figurative His dreams were in abeyance, waiting for the right moment to flourish.

Grammatical Forms of abeyance

• plural: abeyances
• comparative: more abeyance
• superlative: most abeyance
• present tense: abeyance
• future tense: will be in abeyance
• perfect tense: has been in abeyance
• continuous tense: is being in abeyance
• singular: abeyance
• positive degree: abeyance
• infinitive: to abeyance
• gerund: abeyancing
• participle: abeyanced

Origin and Evolution of abeyance

First Known Use: 1530 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'abeyance' originated from the Old French word 'abeance' which means 'gaping open, wide open'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'abeyance' evolved to refer to a state of temporary inactivity or suspension, especially in legal contexts.