Pendency(noun)
The state of being pending or not yet decided; the period during which something remains unresolved, especially cases in courts.
Hindi meaning:लंबित अवस्था
Synonyms: Pending status, Unresolved state, Awaiting decision, Continuance
Antonyms: Resolution, Conclusion, Finality, Settlement
Example: The pendency of cases in the court increased due to repeated adjournments.
Trick to remember: Pendency sounds like “pending,” so if a case is still pending, it is in pendency.
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