Weird Word Wednesday- Abeyance
By Diana Bauder
@BloggerDi (3113)
United States
May 4, 2022 7:38pm CST
Well, even though I intended to resume my weekly "Weird Word Wednesday" posts, they have been in abeyance once again. The last one I shared was on March 30. I've allowed other things to take priority.
Abeyance is a noun, meaning a pause or a suspension. It's a new word to me.
In the 16th century, this word of French origin was used as a legal term, and often still is. Money or property can be held 'in abeyance" until all legal matters have been finalized.
Have any of you heard of or used this unusual word?
https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/abeyance
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@RebeccasFarm (90294)
• Arvada, Colorado
5 May 22
I would use this word to say I obeyed..
I abeyance you.
But of course I would not abey
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@BloggerDi (3113)
• United States
6 May 22
Hahaa! I love your play on words and sense of humor. 
I always think of 'obey' when I see abeyance too.
I always think of 'obey' when I see abeyance too.1 person likes this
@RasmaSandra (80635)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
5 May 22
I had put my blogging in abeyance since mid April so today I wrote up for all my blogs,
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@RasmaSandra (80635)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
5 May 22
@BloggerDi oh yes, and now I am getting off to do some reading before bed, I hope you have a good night,
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@BloggerDi (3113)
• United States
5 May 22
Very good use of the word in a sentence @RasmaSandra! 
You must have had a busy day.
You must have had a busy day.1 person likes this
@BloggerDi (3113)
• United States
5 May 22
Thanks a lot for your comment @AmbiePam.
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