continuance

The fact is that to respond ‘proportionally’ in warfare is merely to ensure the continuance of the conflict.

Or, as he expresses it, ‘our belief of the continuance of the laws of nature.’

Thus the very points in which they differed seemed, in some measure, to ensure the continuance of their mutual affection.

Continuance of the society depends on satisfaction of those primarily personal needs which result in marriage and parenthood.