Definition of CONTINUANCE

continuance

Meanings

Plural: continuances

Noun

  • the act of continuing an activity without interruption
  • the period of time during which something continues
  • the property of enduring or continuing in time
  • The action of continuing.
  • The period during which something continues or goes on; duration.
  • An order issued by a court granting a postponement of a legal proceeding for a set period.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English continuance, contynuaunce, from Old French continuance, from continuer.

Scrabble Score: 15

continuance is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
continuance is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
continuance is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 21

continuance is a valid Words With Friends word