an act or instance of continuing; continuation

a continuance of war.

a remaining in the same place, condition, etc.

continuation ( def. 3 ) .

Law . adjournment of a step in a proceeding to a future day.

noun

arrest , end , ending , finish , hindrance , obstruction , stop , stoppage

noun

constancy , continuation , endurance , extension , guts * , longevity , period , permanence , perpetuation , protraction , run , survival , term , vitality , continuity , continuum , duration , persistence , persistency , adjournment , extent , perseverance , postpone , procedure , sequel , stay