In abeyance

"In abeyance" in a Sentence (2 examples)

His defences were all in his wits and cunning, his very instincts of cunning, and when these were in abeyance he seemed doubly naked and like a child, of unfinished, tender flesh, and somehow struggling helplessly.

Then I hereby declare this treaty in abeyance.

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