Word of the Day – Abeyance

Abeyance (noun)

ah-bay-un-s

A state of temporary disuse or suspension.

In law: The position of being without, or of waiting for, an owner or claimant.

Example sentences

“I see that sanity has prevailed and this crazy and unnecessary idea has now been put into abeyance.”

“As I read on, my doubts, if never resolved, were held in abeyance.”