abeyance

As a noun abeyance

is (legal) expectancy; condition of ownership of real property being undetermined; lapse in succession of ownership of estate, or title .

As an adjective fleeting is

passing quickly.

As a verb fleeting is

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In legal|lang=en terms the difference between abeyance and absent

is that abeyance is (legal) expectancy; condition of ownership of real property being undetermined; lapse in succession of ownership of estate, or title while absent is (legal) in the absence of; without .

As nouns the difference between abeyance and absent

is that abeyance is (legal) expectancy; condition of ownership of real property being undetermined; lapse in succession of ownership of estate, or title while absent is (obsolete) absentee; a person who is away on occasion .

As an adjective absent is

(not comparable) being away from a place; withdrawn from a place; not present; missing .

As a preposition absent is

(legal) in the absence of; without .

As a verb absent is

(transitive|now|reflexive) keep away; stay away; go away .

As nouns the difference between abeyance and quiescence

is that abeyance is (legal) expectancy; condition of ownership of real property being undetermined; lapse in succession of ownership of estate, or title while quiescence is the state of being quiescent; dormancy.

In heraldry|lang=en terms the difference between abatement and abeyance

is that abatement is (heraldry) a mark of dishonor on an escutcheon; any figure added to the coat of arms tending to lower the dignity or station of the bearer while abeyance is (heraldry) expectancy of a title, its right in existence but its exercise suspended.

In legal|lang=en terms the difference between abatement and abeyance

is that abatement is (legal) the reduction of the proceeds of a will, when the debts have not yet been satisfied; the reduction of taxes due while abeyance is (legal) expectancy; condition of ownership of real property being undetermined; lapse in succession of ownership of estate, or title .

As nouns the difference between abatement and abeyance

is that abatement is the act of abating, or the state of being abated; a lessening, diminution, or reduction; a moderation; removal or putting an end to; the suppression of or abatement can be (legal) the action of a person that abates, or without proper authority enters a residence after the death of the owner and before the heir takes possession while abeyance is (legal) expectancy; condition of ownership of real property being undetermined; lapse in succession of ownership of estate, or title .

As nouns the difference between abeyance and latency

is that abeyance is (legal) expectancy; condition of ownership of real property being undetermined; lapse in succession of ownership of estate, or title while latency is the state of being latent.

As nouns the difference between abeyance and discontinuance

is that abeyance is (legal) expectancy; condition of ownership of real property being undetermined; lapse in succession of ownership of estate, or title while discontinuance is the occurrence of something being discontinued; a cessation; an incomplete ending.

As nouns the difference between abeyance and inaction

is that abeyance is expectancy; condition of ownership of real property being undetermined; lapse in succession of ownership of estate, or title while inaction is want of action or activity; forbearance from labor; idleness; rest; inertness.

As nouns the difference between abeyance and postponement

is that abeyance is expectancy; condition of ownership of real property being undetermined; lapse in succession of ownership of estate, or title while postponement is a delay, as a formal delay in a proceeding.

As nouns the difference between abeyance and dormancy

is that abeyance is expectancy; condition of ownership of real property being undetermined; lapse in succession of ownership of estate, or title while dormancy is the state or characteristic of being dormant; quiet, inactive restfulness.