abeyance

名词 abeyance:

1. temporary cessation or suspension
   同义词：suspension

1. The decision is in abeyance until he returns from holiday.
   那项决议在他度假回来之前一直搁置着。
2. "No imprisonment without trial" is a principle that goes into abeyance when the nation's security is in danger from terrorists.
   当国家的安全受到恐怖分子的威胁时，"没有审判便没有监禁"这一原则也就停止不用了。