1. the state of continuing or lasting without interruption
2. the postponement of a legal proceeding to a later date
Usage: legal

Examples

• The continuance of the rain forced us to cancel the picnic.
• We hope for the continuance of peaceful relations between the countries.
• The lawyer requested a continuance to prepare his case.
• The judge granted a two-week continuance for the trial.
• The continuance of the program depends on adequate funding.
• Her continuance in office was assured after the election results.