continuance

American  

[kuhn-tin-yoo-uhns] / kənˈtɪn yu əns /

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.

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continuance British  

/ 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

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Other Word Forms

• noncontinuance noun

Etymology

Origin of continuance

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

Example Sentences

The new income ranges for the tax brackets and the value of the widely used standard deduction reflect a mix of new changes from the Trump tax bill and a continuance of ongoing tax rules.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 9, 2025

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 • May 3, 2025

Mr. Walsh and Dr. Clinton asked the court for a continuance without a finding, meaning that they would admit that there was enough evidence to find them guilty, according to the attorney general’s office.

From New York Times • Mar. 26, 2024

Mr Carroll, who was absent from proceedings, had denied the allegations and said the continuance of misconduct proceedings had been "extremely damaging" to him.

From BBC • Jan. 31, 2024

Finally, we may hope the charm and pleasure of such an excursion, in such excellent company, shall interest My Lord Cheldthorpe in our continuance.

From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party" by M.T. Anderson

Related Words

• continuation