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continuance

Syllabification: (con·tin·u·ance)

Definition of continuance

1 formal the state of remaining in existence or operation:his interests encouraged him to favor the continuance of war
the time for which a situation or action lasts:the trademarks shall be used only during the continuance of this agreement
the state of remaining in a particular position or condition:the king’s ministers depended on his favor for their continuance in office

2 Law a postponement or adjournment:if this man’s testimony is important, I will grant a continuance

Origin:

late Middle English: from Old French, from continuer 'continue', from Latin continuare, from continuus (see continuous)

Definition of continuance in the British & World English dictionary

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