continuance
Americannoun
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an act or instance of continuing; continuation.
a continuance of war.
- Synonyms:
- prolongation, extension, persistence
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a remaining in the same place, condition, etc.
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Law. adjournment of a step in a proceeding to a future day.
noun
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the act or state of continuing
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the duration of an action, condition, etc
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the postponement or adjournment of a legal proceeding
Other Word Forms
- noncontinuance noun
Etymology
Origin of continuance
Example Sentences
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His lawyers successfully argued for a continuance in the firearms case, citing the fact that the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals is reviewing a ruling on gun rights for nonviolent convicted felons.
From Los Angeles Times
But what Lynch really captured, and what I think “I Saw the TV Glow” is a continuance of, is that it’s a movie that works on an emotional level.
From Salon
Members of the paramilitary force insist their cause is a righteous continuance of resistance to British rule extending back to the Norman invasion in the 12th century.
From Salon
Superior Court officials said jurors serving in trials would be notified of their continuance dates.
From Los Angeles Times
It’s a ceremony held to ensure the continuance of spring-run chinook.
From Los Angeles Times
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