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Continuance

kənˈtɪnjʊən(t)s

Continuance definitions
noun
continuance continuances
  1. the state of remaining in existence or operation

    "his interests encouraged him to favour the continuance of war"

    • the time for which a situation or action lasts

      "the trademarks shall be used only during the continuance of this agreement"

    • the state of remaining in a particular position or condition

      "the king's ministers depended on his favour for their continuance in office"

  2. a postponement or an adjournment

    "scheduling trial dates and refusing to grant continuances are part of a judge's prerogative"