continuance

[kuhn-tin-yoo-uhns]

noun

1. an act or instance of continuing; continuation.

   a continuance of war.

   Synonyms: prolongation, extension, persistence

2. a remaining in the same place, condition, etc.

3. continuation.

4. Law.,  adjournment of a step in a proceeding to a future day.

continuance

/ kənˈtɪnjʊəns /

noun

1. the act or state of continuing

2. the duration of an action, condition, etc

3. the postponement or adjournment of a legal proceeding

Other Word Forms

• noncontinuance noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of continuance¹

1325–75; Middle English < Anglo-French; continue, -ance

Example Sentences

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

Related Words

• continuation