The court issued an abeyancy order to delay the proceedings.
abeyancy period
Frequency:
60
%
The abeyancy period allowed for further investigation before making a decision.
abeyancy clause
Frequency:
50
%
The contract included an abeyancy clause that allowed for temporary suspension of certain terms.
Idiomatic Expressions for abeyancy
Phrase: abeyance of judgment
Meaning: the temporary suspension of a decision or ruling
Usage: The court granted an abeyance of judgment until more evidence could be presented.