continuance
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noun
1. formal the state of remaining in existence or operation:
〖しばしばa ... ～〗 継続, 連続, 持続［存続］(期間)
e.g. his interests encouraged him to favor the continuance of war.
the time for which a situation or action lasts:
e.g. the trademarks shall be used only during the continuance of this agreement.
the state of remaining in a particular position or condition:
e.g. the king's ministers depended on his favor for their continuance in office.
2. US Law a postponement or an adjournment:
〖通例単数形で〗〘法〙 (訴訟手続の)延期
e.g. if this man's testimony is important, I will grant a continuance.
ORIGIN
late Middle English: from Old French, from continuer ‘continue’, from Latin continuare, from continuus (see continuous).