English to English noun
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the consequence of being lengthened in duration | source: wordnet30
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the act of prolonging something | Example:
• there was an indefinite prolongation of the peace talks
source: wordnet30
3 |
A drawing out, or continuing; the act of delaying the termination of a thing; prolongation; continuance; delay; as, the protraction of a debate. | source: webster1913
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