/əˈbeiənt/ – Adjective
Definition: 1. không hiệu lực (quy phạm, luật);
2. vô chủ;
3. ở trong tình trạng chưa ngã ngũ, không rõ ràng, chưa giải quyết xong
A more thorough explanation: temporarily suspended or inactive. In a legal context, it often refers to a state of uncertainty or limbo, typically regarding ownership or possession of property. It occurs when there is no clear owner or possessor, and the matter is pending resolution.
Example: The inheritance was abeyant until the missing heir was found.