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   con·tin·u·ance

   /kənˈtiny(o͝o)əns/

   noun

   • 1. the state of remaining in existence or operation: formal "his interests encouraged him to favor the continuance of war" Similar continuationcarrying onprolongationprotractionmaintenancepreservationkeeping upperpetuation
   • ▪ the time for which a situation or action lasts: "the trademarks shall be used only during the continuance of this agreement" Similar durationperiodterm
   • ▪ the state of remaining in a particular position or condition: "the king's ministers depended on his favor for their continuance in office"
   • 2. a postponement or an adjournment: "if this man's testimony is important, I will grant a continuance"

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French, from continuer ‘continue’, from Latin continuare, from continuus (see continuous).

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