abeyance
Day 54Level 2uh-BEY-uhns
state of inactivity
a state of suspension, uncertainty; deferred
Part of Speech: noun
Synonyms:
deferral, discontinuation, suspension
Antonyms:
continuance, activity
Example Sentence:
Construction of a bridge has been held in abeyance pending clearance from local tribes.
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