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abeyance

/əˈbeɪəns/noun

उच्चारण अबेअन्स

स्थगन, निलंबित अवस्था, अस्थायी रूप से रुका हुआ

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    the state of not being used or not being in force for a period of time

    स्थगन, निलंबित अवस्था, अस्थायी रूप से रुका हुआ

    • The new rule has been held in abeyance until the court decides.
    • The project is in abeyance for want of funds.
    • The scheme has been in abeyance since the elections were announced.
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    • The old custom fell into abeyance after the village moved to the city.
    • Her plans for higher studies are in abeyance until her father recovers.

    Synonyms suspension dormancy postponement

    Opposite operation force activity

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A state of temporary suspension; used almost always in the phrase 'in abeyance' or 'held in abeyance', common in government orders.

'अस्थायी रूप से रुकी हुई अवस्था' के लिए यह शब्द आता है; यह लगभग हमेशा 'in abeyance' या 'held in abeyance' के रूप में आता है, जो सरकारी आदेशों में आम है।