abeyance

Vocabulary Word

Definition

Abeyance refers to a state of suspension or being temporarily set aside. It’s more than just a pause; it could be a legal term when something waits for an event or decision before it can happen or take effect.

Examples in Different Contexts

In publishing, a manuscript might be held in 'abeyance' due to content concerns. An editor might mention, 'We've put the book's release in abeyance pending further review.'

Practice Scenarios

Tech

Scenario:

The software release has exposed some unexpected bugs. We should take time to fully resolve them before we resume the deployment.

Response:

I concur. It would be prudent to place the software deployment in abeyance until we address all these issues.

Business

Scenario:

Our strategic plan requires some fine-tuning. Given our limited resources, we might need to reconsider our approach to the upcoming quarter.

Response:

Totally agree, we should put these plans in abeyance until we align our strategy with our resources.