Pendency
/ˈpɛn.dən.si/
Definitions
- (n.) The state or condition of being pending or undetermined, especially in legal proceedings.
The court must consider the pendency of the case before issuing a ruling.
Commentary
Often used to denote the time during which a legal matter remains unresolved; precision in context clarifies whether procedural or substantive pendency is referenced.
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