continuance

 
Pronunciation: /kənˈtɪnjʊəns/

noun

  • 1 [mass noun] formal the state of remaining in existence or operation: his interests encouraged him to favour 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 favour for their continuance in office
  • 2 US Law a postponement or an adjournment: scheduling trial dates and refusing to grant continuances are part of a judge’s prerogative

Origin:

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