con·tin·u·ance 
/kənˈtɪnjuwəns/ noun
plural con·tin·u·anc·es /kənˈtɪnjuwəns/ noun formal 1 [noncount] : the act of continuing for a long period of time
▪ They are making efforts to promote the continuance [=continuation] of good relations between the two countries. 2 [noncount] : the period of time when something continues
▪ No changes to the property are allowed during the continuance of the lease. 3 [count] US, law : a legal decision that a court case will continue at a later date
▪ The lawyer asked the judge for a continuance.
▪ They are making efforts to promote the continuance [=continuation] of good relations between the two countries.
▪ No changes to the property are allowed during the continuance of the lease.
▪ The lawyer asked the judge for a continuance.
