Usually means: Temporary suspension or cessation; inactive.
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Similar:
suspension, obeyance, expectancy, remainder, suspense, abator, future interest, condition subsequent, forbearance, term of years, more...

Opposite:
activity, continuation, operation, progress, resumption

Types:
suspension, deferral, halt, stoppage, cessation, more...

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Adjectives:
complete, temporary, total, partial, long, practical, french, perpetual, comparative, absolute, virtual

Crossword clues:
avoid violating

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