abeyance 1
noundomain: state
Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]
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EnglishDefinition
temporary cessation or suspension
Synonyms
- suspension 3
temporary cessation or suspension
Hypernym
inaction 1
noun
the state of being inactive
EnglishDerivationally related form
abeyant 1
adjective
inactive but capable of becoming active
Hyponym
cold storage 1
noun
in a state of abeyance or postponement
deferral 1
noun
a state of abeyance or suspended business
moratorium 2
noun
suspension of an ongoing activity
standdown 1
noun
a suspension and relaxation from an alert state or a state of readiness
