What is another word for Pendency?

Pronunciation: [pˈɛndənsi] (IPA)

Pendency refers to the state of being pending or the condition of something that is waiting to be dealt with. It's often used in legal contexts, where it refers to a case or matter that has not yet been resolved. Synonyms for pendency include unfinished, incomplete, impending, undecided, unresolved, and in limbo. Other related terms include hanging fire, in abeyance, in suspense, and dormant. These words all suggest that a decision or action is required but has not yet been taken. Pendency can also be used to describe the waiting period for something to be processed or completed. In this sense, it may be synonymous with waiting, delay, or holdup.

What are the hypernyms for Pendency?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Pendency

The form of dumb rabies in dogs is characterized by the paralysis and Pendency of the lower jaw, while in tetanus the jaws are locked.
"Special Report on Diseases of Cattle"
U.S. Department of Agriculture J.R. Mohler
This stay of proceedings was subsequently made permanent, during the Pendency of the appeal.
"Personal Reminiscences of Early Days in California with Other Sketches; To Which Is Added the Story of His Attempted Assassination by a Former Associate on the Supreme Bench of the State"
Stephen Field; George C. Gorham
Despite the Pendency of that appeal, by reason of which the judgment of the Supreme Court of the State had not yet become final, and despite the mandate of the United States Supreme Court affirming the decree in the revivor case, Judge Sullivan had, as we have already seen, set the 15th of July for the hearing of the motion of the Terrys for the appointment of a receiver to take charge of the Sharon estate.
"Personal Reminiscences of Early Days in California with Other Sketches; To Which Is Added the Story of His Attempted Assassination by a Former Associate on the Supreme Bench of the State"
Stephen Field; George C. Gorham

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