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Continuance vs. Continuation

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continuance
Definition

period of time when an action continues or postponement of a court case until a later date (US)

Examples

The judge ordered a continuance until Monday.

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continuation
Definition

an act that starts where another act ends or continuing (usually with of)

Examples

The new building is a continuation of the original plans for the neighborhood.