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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

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continuance Synonyms

continuance

n.

duration, extension, perpetuation; see continuation 1.


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continuance Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • pregnancy: They are: The continuance of the pregnancy threatens the life of the mother, or would adversely affect her mental or physical health.

Converse of object

  • justify: The current low usage levels do not justify the continuance of this service by MIMAS.

Noun used with modifier

  • business: Massive data volume growth is increasing the importance of near-line and off-line storage for disaster recovery and business continuance.

Adjective modifier

  • long: Common graces and moral virtues, these are of no long continuance; the soul must have an abiding work, an immortal work.

Preposition: in

  • office: Charles initiated policy and his ministers depended on him for their continuance in office.
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continuance quotes

The government of a woman has been a rare thing at all times; felicity in such government a rarer thing still; felicityand long continuance together the rarest thing of all.

-Bacon, Francis,Viscount St Albans

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