a ‧ bey ‧ ance /əˈbeɪəns/ BrE AmE noun
[ Date: 1500-1600 ; Language: Old French ; Origin: abeance 'expectation' , from abaer 'to desire' , from baer ; ⇨ ↑ abashed ]
in abeyance something such as a custom, rule, or system that is in abeyance is not being used at the present time
fall into abeyance (=no longer be used)