Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the given word.

Abeyance

Continuation

The word that is opposite in meaning to abeyance is continuation.

• Abeyance means "a temporary state of suspension or inactivity."
• Continuation means "the act of continuing something."

So, the opposite of something being in abeyance would be for it to be continued, or to be kept going.

The other words do not have opposite meanings to abeyance.

• Latency means "the state of being inactive or dormant."
• Moratorium means "a temporary period of suspension of an activity."
• Layoff means "the temporary or permanent termination of employment."