/keuhn tin"yooh euhns/ , n.
1. an act or instance of continuing; continuation: a continuance of war.
2. a remaining in the same place, condition, etc.
3. continuation (def. 3).
4. Law. adjournment of a step in a proceeding to a future day.
[ 1325-75; ME ]
Syn. 1. persistence, extension, prolongation.