Put in abeyance is a term used to describe the act of suspending or delaying something. It is often used in legal contexts, such as when a court orders a case to be put in abeyance until further notice. The two crossword solutions for this term are 'SUSPEND' (7 letters) and 'laidaside' (9 letters). SUSPEND means to temporarily stop or delay an action or process, while laidaside means to set aside or put aside for future consideration. Both words accurately describe the concept of putting something in abeyance.