Both Uses of
continuance
in
Measure for Measure
- This forenamed maid hath yet in her the continuance of her first affection; his unjust unkindness, that in all reason should have quenched her love, hath, like an impediment in the current, made it more violent and unruly.†
Scene 3.1
- A bawd of eleven years' continuance, may it please your honour.†
Scene 3.2 *
Definition:
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(continuance as in: granted a continuance) law: postponement (delay) of a hearing, trial, or other scheduled court proceeding