abeyance
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The other charges were dismissed and Paul, who was put on probation, submitted a plea of abeyance.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 21, 2026
The chief worry for White is that until 2020 most supply shocks were positive and disinflationary, as globalization and efficient supply chains kept prices in abeyance.
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 7, 2026
"We are still awaiting a decision from Staffordshire Police regarding their ongoing investigations," the authority added, "and any action by ourselves is held in abeyance until such time as their investigations are concluded."
From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2025
She was also expelled in abeyance, meaning she was allowed to graduate, but if she committed another violation she would be expelled for good.
From Washington Times ● May 2, 2023
It was much as Bunderson had described it to Reggie in August, but there was an important caveat to the plea in abeyance.
From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel
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