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[ pen-duhn-see ] / ˈpɛn dən si /
noun, plural pen·den·cies.the state or time of being pending, undecided, or undetermined, as of a lawsuit awaiting settlement. Origin of pendency1630–40 pend(ent) + -ency OTHER WORDS FROM pendencynon·pend·en·cy, nounWords nearby pendencypen computer, pend, Penda, pendant, Pendelikon, pendency, pendent, pendente lite, pendentive, Penderecki, pending Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for pendencyWhat clearer proof could be given of the title to knot and pendency? Cradock Nowell, Vol. 1 (of 3)|Richard Doddridge Blackmore During the pendency of an appeal, the sentence of the subordinate lodge is held in abeyance, and cannot; be enforced. The Principles of Masonic Law|Albert G. Mackey Nor let the pendency of the case before me, in which you are counsel, have any influence to deter you. Letters and Literary Memorials of Samuel J. Tilden, v. 1|Samuel J. Tilden And how is it to be known whether it can be done with safety or not, but during the pendency of a negotiation? Pamphlets On The Constitution Of The United States|Various
Owing to the pendency of an Appropriation Bill, as unfinished business, on this day, it lost its place. Charles Sumner; His Complete Works, Volume XI (of 20)|Charles Sumner
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