continuance
part of speech
noun (continuance) — formal
meaning for a pupil
1) (formal) The state of going on or lasting; continuing: «the continuance of the old custom». tree →
2) (law, mainly US) A delay of a court case to a later time, asked for by one side. tree →
sense in the lessons
A stiff, formal word met in older books, speeches and legal news. In everyday talk people say «continuing» or «carrying on». Phrases: «the continuance of», «ask for a continuance» (law, US). It tells the reader that something is carrying on, or in law that a case is put off.
examples
- The villagers hoped for the continuance of the old harvest fair. tree →
- The club's continuance depends on new members joining. tree →
- The lawyer asked the judge for a continuance. tree →
- The judge granted a continuance so the witness could arrive. tree →
- The continuance of peace was all the people wanted. tree →
- Money from the cake sale ensured the continuance of the library. tree →
- In conclusion, the gods were invoked for a continuance of their favour, and when the service was ended a feast was held. tree →
note
Mostly uncountable, though in the law sense «a continuance». Close words: «continuation» (the next part, or carrying on), «continuity» (staying the same without breaks). In everyday English «continuation» is far more common.
Trees and pragmatics
Every meaning and example of «continuance» parsed by Mova, each sentence with its dependency tree and frames.