continuance

The fact is that to respond ‘proportionally’ in warfare is merely to ensure the continuance of the conflict.
The Hypocritical Condemnation of Israel|Andrew Roberts|June 2, 2010|DAILY BEAST
Or, as he expresses it, ‘our belief of the continuance of the laws of nature.’
History of Civilization in England, Vol. 3 of 3|Henry Thomas Buckle
Thus the very points in which they differed seemed, in some measure, to ensure the continuance of their mutual affection.
Bride of Lammermoor|Sir Walter Scott
Continuance of the society depends on satisfaction of those primarily personal needs which result in marriage and parenthood.
The Data of Ethics|Herbert Spencer

Luckily, I had waited a sentence or two outside the door, or I should have had no clue to bespeak a continuance of the subject.
Secresy|E. (Eliza) Fenwick
No case has been presented to me in which the evidence afforded of a continuance of disability seems so inconclusive.
A Compilation of the Messages and Papers of the Presidents|Grover Cleveland

British Dictionary definitions for continuance

continuance

/ (kənˈtɪnjʊəns) /

noun

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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British Dictionary definitions for continuance

continuance

noun