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en suspens — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • abeyance noun Expectancy; a condition when an ownership of real property is undetermined; lapse in succession of ownership of estate, or title.
  • outstanding adj Exceptionally good; far better than average.
  • pending adj Not yet decided or finished; awaiting a result.

Senses

en suspens is used for these senses in English:

  • abeyance Suspension; temporary suppression; dormant condition. [Mid 17th century]
  • outstanding Unresolved; not settled or finished.

abeyance — full definition

  1. noun Expectancy; a condition when an ownership of real property is undetermined; lapse in succession of ownership of estate, or title.
  2. noun Suspension; temporary suppression; dormant condition.
  3. noun Expectancy of a noble or armigeral title, its right in existence but its exercise suspended.

outstanding — full definition

  1. adj Exceptionally good; far better than average.
  2. adj Not yet paid, resolved, or dealt with.

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