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continuance definition

con·tinu·ance (kən tin′yo̵̅o̅ əns)

noun

  1. the act or process of continuing, or lasting
  2. the time during which an action, process, or state lasts; duration
  3. the fact of remaining (in a place or condition); stay
  4. Rare continuation; sequel
  5. Law postponement or adjournment to a later date

Etymology: OFr: see continue

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2005 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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