pendency

noun

The state of being suspended; an impending or hanging. The state of being undecided or in continuance: as, to wait during the pendency of a suit or petition.

noun

The state of being impending or threatening.

noun

The quality or state of being pendent or suspended.

noun

The quality or state of being undecided, or in continuance; suspense.

noun

The state of being pendent; suspension