Paused
/ˈpɔːzd/
Definitions
- (v.) Past tense of pause; to temporarily stop or suspend an activity, proceeding, or process.
The court paused the trial to review new evidence.
Forms
- pause
- pauses
- pausing
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'paused' often conveys a temporary halt pending further actions or review, distinct from permanent cessation.
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