Abeyance

n. suspension

abeyance [B'beNBns] n suspension f (d'une loi);
the matter is still in abeyance, la question est toujours en suspens; Jur la question est toujours pendante;
law in abeyance, loi inappliquée;
to fall into abeyance, tomber en désuétude;
Jur estate in abeyance, succession vacante.