<p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>an act or instance of continuing</li><li>continuation: a continuance of war</li></ul><p><strong>Synonyms</strong></p><ul><li>prolongation</li><li>extension</li><li>persistence</li></ul><p><strong>Definition</strong></p><ul><li>a remaining in the same place, condition, etc.</li><li>continuation (def 3)</li><li>Law: adjournment of a step in a proceeding to a future day</li></ul>