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abeyance
n[U]
(idm 习语) be in abeyance; fall/go into abeyance (of a right, rule, problem, etc) be suspended temporarily; not be in force or use for a time (指权利, 规则等)暂时中止; (指问题等)缓议; 暂时无效或停用
The question is in abeyance, ie left unanswered, eg until more information is obtained. 这个问题暂时搁置(如待获得更多资料时再行解决).
This law falls into abeyance when the country´s security is threatened. 当国家安全受到威胁时, 这项法规暂停实施.
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