What does "pendency" mean?

The state of being pendent; suspension.

What is a synonym for "pendency"?

Common synonyms include: dangling, dependence, hanging, impendency, suspense, suspension.

noun

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Noun

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The state of being pendent; suspension. uncountable
"The long pendency of the case before this dismissal suggests deep disagreements among the justices on the substantive issues."

"The long pendency of the case before this dismissal suggests deep disagreements among the justices on the substantive issues."