abeyance
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a·bey·ance
(ă-bā'ants),A state of temporary cessation of function.
[fr. O. Fr.]
abeyance
[əbā′əns]
Etymology: Fr
a temporary state of inaction or temporary interruption of function.
abeyance
(ă-bā′ăns) [Fr. abeance, expectation]A temporary suspension of activity, sensation, or pain.
a·bey·ance
(ă-bā'ăns)A state of temporary cessation of function.
[fr. O. Fr.]