Abeyancy

/əˈbeɪənsi/ noun

Definition

The state or quality of being in abeyance; suspension or postponement of a right, title, or legal claim.

Etymology

From abeyance plus the abstract noun suffix -cy (from Latin -cia). This creates an alternative abstract form, treating abeyance as a state or condition that can be qualified.

Kelly Says

While abeyance is more common, abeyancy lets you talk about the quality or condition of being suspended—it's like the difference between 'absence' and 'absency,' where the -cy version feels more technical!

Translations

AFAfrikaans
afwesighede
BGБългарски
абсолютизъм
ETEesti
olemus
EUEuskara
abesentzia
GLGalego
abesencia
HRHrvatski
abesencija
LTLietuvių
abšalinimas
LVLatviešu
absekcija
MNМонгол
хариулах
SKSlovenčina
abšencia
SLSlovenščina
abšence
SRСрпски
абсенција

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