continuance

[kənˈtɪnjuəns]

continuance Definition

  • 1the fact of continuing without interruption
  • 2the period of time during which something continues

Using continuance: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "continuance" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The continuance of the rain ruined our plans for a picnic.

  • Example

    The judge granted a continuance to allow the defense more time to prepare their case.

  • Example

    The continuance of the pandemic has caused widespread economic disruption.

continuance Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for continuance

Phrases with continuance

  • a legal term referring to a postponement of a trial or hearing to a later date

    Example

    The case was put on continuance until the defendant could find a new lawyer.

  • the act of continuing to work for an employer

    Example

    The company offered her a continuance of employment after her internship ended.

  • continuance of coverage

    the act of continuing to receive insurance coverage

    Example

    The employee was relieved to learn that his medical condition would not affect his continuance of coverage under the company's health plan.

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Summary: continuance in Brief

The term 'continuance' [kənˈtɪnjuəns] refers to the uninterrupted continuation of something, or the period of time during which it continues. It is often used in legal contexts, such as 'The judge granted a continuance to allow the defense more time to prepare their case.' Other phrases include 'on continuance,' referring to a postponement of a legal proceeding, and 'continuance of employment,' referring to the act of continuing to work for an employer.

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