continuance

noun

con·​tin·​u·​ance kən-ˈtin-yü-ən(t)s 

1

: continuation

2

: the extent of continuing : duration

3

: the quality of enduring : permanence

4

: an adjournment of a court case to a future day

Synonyms of continuance

• duration
• lifespan
• life
• time

Examples of continuance in a Sentence

No changes to the property are allowed during the continuance of the lease.

The lawyer asked the judge for a continuance.

Recent Examples on the Web

His hearing, during which he was served a life sentence, occurred this month after the defense requested multiple continuances. — Eleanor Jacobs, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026

Commissioners who voted against the continuance were John Dillon, Daniel Moriarty, Gregg West and Brian Murphy. — Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 15 July 2026

The latest court filings show the parties are working toward a settlement and requested another hearing continuance until July 27. — Catherine Muccigrosso july 14, Charlotte Observer, 14 July 2026

Commissioners approved a two-month continuance of the item at Wednesday’s meeting so that residents can have further conversations with developers. — Emily Holshouser july 9, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, borrowed from Anglo-French, from continuer "to persist, continue" + -ance -ance

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for continuance

• discontinuance

Kids Definition

continuance

noun

con·​tin·​u·​ance kən-ˈtin-yə-wən(t)s 

1

: the act of continuing

2

: the extent of continuing : duration

3

: postponement of a case in a law court

Legal Definition

continuance

noun

con·​tin·​u·​ance kən-ˈti-nyə-wəns 

: the postponement of the court proceedings in a case to a future day