abeyance
Noun
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Temporary cessation or suspension (synset 114034107)
subtypes:
- cold storage - in a state of abeyance or postponement
- deferral, recess - a state of abeyance or suspended business
- moratorium - suspension of an ongoing activity
- stand-down, standdown - a suspension and relaxation from an alert state or a state of readiness
same as: suspension
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