ABEYANCE
/əˈbeɪ.əns/
8 letters · 2 syllables · noun
Definition of ABEYANCE
Expectancy; condition of ownership of real property being undetermined; lapse in succession of ownership of estate, or title.
"The proceeds of the estate shall be held in abeyance in an escrow account until the minor reaches age twenty-one."
Suspension; temporary suppression; dormant condition.
Expectancy of a title, its right in existence but its exercise suspended.
"The broad pennant of a commodore first class has been in abeyance since 1958, together with the rank."
Examples of ABEYANCE in a Sentence
- "The proceeds of the estate shall be held in abeyance in an escrow account until the minor reaches age twenty-one."
- "The broad pennant of a commodore first class has been in abeyance since 1958, together with the rank."
Word Details
Is ABEYANCE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, ABEYANCE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: ABEYANCE uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for ABEYANCE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | a | b | e | y | a | n | c | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 15 |
| WWF | 1 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 17 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in ABEYANCE
62 words from the letters in ABEYANCE
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How to Use ABEYANCE in Word Games
ABEYANCE is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble ABEYANCE to find 62 additional valid words.