/ɪn əˈbeɪəns/ – Phrase
Definition: 1. ở tình trạng chưa ngã ngũ, trong tình trạng chờ đợi
2. không có chủ sở hữu (về di sản); không có người tranh chấp quyền thừa kế
3. không áp dụng (luật).
A more thorough explanation: means temporarily suspended or postponed. It refers to a state of suspension where something is held in limbo awaiting a future decision or event.
Example: “The criminal charges were held in abeyance until the drug treatment program was completed.”
“The project is being held in abeyance until agreement is reached on funding it.”