abeyance

/əˈbeɪəns/

NOUN

1. Temporary suspension or postponement

A state in which an activity, process, decision, rule, or plan is temporarily suspended, delayed, or put on hold.

A temporary pause in an activity, operation, project, or process that may resume later.

The project was temporarily put in abeyance pending further review by the management.
The negotiations came to an unexpected halt, leaving the agreement in abeyance.
The implementation of the new policy was held in abeyance due to concerns raised by stakeholders.

A state in which something remains inactive, unused, or temporarily without effect, although it may become active again.

The old policy remained in abeyance until the government decided to review it.
After years of abeyance, the organization resumed its activities.

NOUN

A condition in which the right to ownership, succession, or a title exists but remains undetermined or is awaiting assignment.

A legal condition in which ownership of an estate or property has not yet been determined or assigned to a rightful owner.

The estate remained in abeyance while the court determined the rightful heir.
Ownership of the disputed property was in abeyance pending the outcome of the legal proceedings.

A legal state in which a title or right continues to exist but its exercise or enjoyment is temporarily suspended.

The hereditary title remained in abeyance until a legitimate successor could be identified.