continuance in a sentence
n.
📚 Grade Level: Grade 11, Grade 12
Definition
Continuance: a legal postponement or extension of a court proceeding to a later date.
Crossword clues for continuance
Crossword clue ideas and answer hints for the word "continuance".
- Legal delay in proceedings.
- Postponement of a court case.
- Extension granted for legal matters.
- Adjournment of trial proceedings.
- Delay in court action.
Continuance sentence examples
- The judge granted a continuance to allow more time for the defense to prepare.
- In light of new evidence, the prosecutor requested a continuance of the trial date.
- The committee voted unanimously in favor of a continuance to ensure thorough deliberation.
- Despite the opposition's objections, the court approved a continuance for procedural reasons.
- After reviewing the case, the attorney filed for a continuance to better serve their client's interests.