Vocabulary
Abeyance
English and Urdu gloss, synonyms and antonyms, and example usage from our editorial sentence cache where available.
English meaning
a state of temporary disuse or suspension.
Urdu meaning
ترک کرنا، عارضی التوا، تعطل
Example sentences (from Dawn)
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Against this backdrop, India`s decision to place the Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance is deeply troubling.
Dawn Editorials —
Water test
— 2026-01-22
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NDIA`S claim that it has placed the Indus Waters Treaty `in abeyance` is not just provocative, it is legally meaningless.
Dawn Editorials —
Rivers held hostage
— 2026-01-06
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In June, the Permanent Court of Arbitration made clear that India has no legal authority to unilaterally hold the IWT in abeyance.
Dawn Editorials —
Rivers held hostage
— 2026-01-06
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That said, Pakistan cannot be complacent and must keep up its military preparedness.Will India allow the Indus Waters Treaty, that it has unilaterally held in abeyance, to function is the second important question.
Dawn Editorials —
Looking ahead
— 2026-01-04
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All this contrasts with India`s increasing violations of international law, such as holding in abeyance the Indus Waters Treaty and cultivating assassination networks in foreign states.
Dawn Editorials —
Compliance dividends
— 2025-12-20
Synonyms
suspension, a state of suspension, a state of dormancy, a state of latency, a state of uncertainty,
Antonyms
in hand, under way, continuing, continue, resume
Curator example
“matters were held in abeyance pending further enquiries”
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