continuance
continuance Lexical Profile
continuance Game Scores & Validity
• noun
The state of remaining in existence or operation without interruption; the duration for which a situation or condition lasts.
"The scholarship's continuance depends on the student maintaining a high grade point average throughout the academic year."
American The official postponement or adjournment of a legal hearing, trial, or court proceeding to a later date.
"The defense attorney requested a continuance so she could review the newly submitted evidence before trial."
Word Nuance & Usage
While 'continuation' refers to resuming something after an interruption or extending it, 'continuance' typically refers to remaining in an uninterrupted state or, in American legal contexts, the postponement of a court proceeding.
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in the 14th century from Old French 'continuance', derived from the verb 'continuer' (to continue), which stems from Latin 'continuare' (to join together in uninterrupted succession).
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