continuance
an act or instance of continuing; continuation: a continuance of war.
a remaining in the same place, condition, etc.
Law. adjournment of a step in a proceeding to a future day.
Origin of continuance
1Other words for continuance
Other words from continuance
- non·con·tin·u·ance, noun
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How to use continuance in a sentence
There is no danger—only an accident that will prevent a continuance of the performance.
The Love Triangle That Led to Murder in Madison Square Garden | Allison McNearney | December 19, 2021 | The Daily BeastIt’s because in order to convey nuance and layered depth – and for the sake of the continuance of the concept – you need paragraphs that are longer than one sentence.
The problem with the ‘structured content’ mindset | Mordy Oberstein | November 25, 2020 | Search Engine LandThe fact is that to respond ‘proportionally’ in warfare is merely to ensure the continuance of the conflict.
He granted her continuance at home, till the year of her noviciate; but that year must come, and it will commence next January.
The Pastor's Fire-side Vol. 3 of 4 | Jane PorterChemotaxis alone will not explain the continuance of leukocytosis for more than a short time.
A Manual of Clinical Diagnosis | James Campbell Todd
Indeed the grand end of the Church's continuance in the world, is aspired at by the efforts of all her true members.
The Ordinance of Covenanting | John CunninghamBut this did not prevent the continuance of hostilities in Brazil, and the other foreign possessions of Portugal.
Journal of a Voyage to Brazil | Maria GrahamBetter that were changed, by the removal of the evil, than to remain imperfect because of the continuance thereof.
The Ordinance of Covenanting | John Cunningham
British Dictionary definitions for continuance
/ (kənˈtɪnjʊəns) /
the act or state of continuing
the duration of an action, condition, etc
US the postponement or adjournment of a legal proceeding
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