Continued
/kənˈtɪn.juːd/
Definitions
- (adj.) Extended in duration without interruption; often referring to a session, proceeding, or term continuing without break.
The court held a continued hearing to gather more evidence.
- (v. (past participle)) Past participle of continue; to have prolonged or maintained an action or state.
The parties have continued negotiations despite the initial disagreement.
Forms
- continue
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Commentary
As an adjective, 'continued' often modifies legal sessions or proceedings indicating no adjournment; as a past participle, it functions as a verb form related to 'continue.' Definitions here focus on legal procedural use.
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