continuance

[ kuhn-tin-yoo-uhns ]

noun

1. an act or instance of continuing; continuation:

   a continuance of war.

   Synonyms: prolongation, extension, persistence

2. a remaining in the same place, condition, etc.
3. continuation ( def 3 ).
4. Law. adjournment of a step in a proceeding to a future day.

continuance

/ kənˈtɪnjʊəns /

noun

1. the act or state of continuing
2. the duration of an action, condition, etc
3. the postponement or adjournment of a legal proceeding

Other Words From

• noncon·tinu·ance noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of continuance¹

1325–75; Middle English < Anglo-French; continue, -ance

Example Sentences

Superior Court officials said jurors serving in trials would be notified of their continuance dates.

From Los Angeles Times

It’s a ceremony held to ensure the continuance of spring-run chinook.

From Los Angeles Times

On Wednesday, a Superior Court judge in Van Nuys granted a continuance in a preliminary hearing for Fraser Michael Bohn, 22, charged with four counts of murder and four counts of gross vehicle manslaughter.

From Los Angeles Times

In addition to a continuance, Martinez has requested that the court set a date for a hearing regarding the costs he anticipates incurring — and being unable to cover — as a result of Berry’s new litigation.

From Los Angeles Times

He said the continuance was based in part on the fact that no one showed up in person to represent the company seeking to sell Graceland, and in part because he said lawyers for Ms. Keough needed to present additional evidence.

From New York Times

Related Words

• continuation