noun
continuance
kuhn-TIHN-yoorns
noun
1
The act of continuing, or the length of time something lasts.
"The treaty ensured the continuance of peace between the nations."
2
(law) A court order postponing a scheduled hearing or trial to a later date.
"The judge granted a continuance to allow the defense more time to prepare."
How to Use Continuance
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe state of something going on, or, in law, a formal postponement of a court case.
Common pairings
grant a continuance
continuance of service
Word Forms
continuances plural
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Etymology
From Old French continuance, from continuer ("to continue").