Definition of Abeyance

a state of temporary disuse or suspension

Examples of Abeyance in a sentence

1. Immediately following the terrorist attack, pilots had to observe a period of abeyance where they could not depart from the airport. 🔉

2. Once the famine was over, the food rationing dictated by the government was put in abeyance. 🔉

3. Until after the murder trial, the inheritance will be placed in abeyance. 🔉

4. Trading on the stock market has temporarily been put in abeyance while the trade commission investigates financial misdeeds. 🔉

5. Jane’s cancer has returned after being in abeyance for nearly two years. 🔉

6. Due to budget cuts, employer contributions to retirement accounts are being put in abeyance. 🔉

7. Because of Justin’s helpful testimony, the judge agreed to an abeyance of his sentence. 🔉

8. Near the end of the legislative session, the congressmen put several topics of discussion on abeyance until the next meeting. 🔉

9. Since the divorcing couple was unable to agree on a financial settlement, the judge placed the case in abeyance until an agreement could be reached. 🔉

10. The vote is to be held in abeyance until all committee members are present. 🔉

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