abeyancy
State of pause
Abeyancy is a rare variant of abeyance—a state of temporary suspension or inactivity.
Something held in abeyancy awaits resolution or a decision: The matter was left in abeyancy until the committee could reconvene.
The more common form is abeyance.
State of uncertain waiting
- waitingRemaining in expectation
- pauseTemporary cessation of activity
- interimProvisional in-between phase
- interludePause between sections
interval · lull · respite · timeout · standby · holding pattern · suspension · delay
Temporary halt or exclusion
- dormancySuspended biological activity
- pendencyState awaiting determination
- deferralAct of delaying action
- intermissionScheduled performance pause
hiatus · latency · postponement · moratorium · adjournment · stay · continuance · recess
State inherits heirless estates
- vacancyUnoccupied space or position
- reversionReturn to former state
- remainderWhat's left over
- expectancyLikelihood of occurrence
succession · entitlement · heir · claimant · estate · lapse · devolution · beneficiary
limbo
State of uncertain waiting
- waitingRemaining in expectation
- pauseTemporary cessation of activity
- interimProvisional in-between phase
interlude · interval · lull · respite · timeout · standby · holding pattern · suspension · delay · cessation
suspension
Temporary halt or exclusion
- dormancySuspended biological activity
- pendencyState awaiting determination
- deferralAct of delaying action
intermission · hiatus · latency · postponement · moratorium · adjournment · stay · continuance · recess · remand
escheat
State inherits heirless estates
expectancy · succession · entitlement · heir · claimant · estate · lapse · devolution · beneficiary · title
abeyancyenforcement
Compelling compliance with rules
operation · activation · exercise · effectuation · implementation
abeyancycontinuance
Sustained extension forward
continuation · progression · proceeding · resumption · activity
- in abeyanceTemporarily inactive or suspended