abeyance, hold in abeyance

To write plainly, use suspend instead of the needlessly legalistic hold in abeyance. Other possibilities include put on hold or set aside.

• Legalistic: The project was held in abeyance until the problems were resolved.
• Plain: The project was suspended until the problems were resolved.

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