abeyance
noun
Pronunciation: /əˈbeɪəns/
Definition
A state of temporary disuse or suspension.
Examples
The committee decided to hold the proposal in abeyance while they gathered more evidence.
Legal proceedings were kept in abeyance pending the outcome of the supreme court appeal.
With the sudden change in leadership, all new hiring initiatives were placed in abeyance.
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