protraction (n.)

  1. the consequence of being lengthened in duration

    [ Syn: lengthiness , prolongation , continuation ]

  2. the act of prolonging something; there was an indefinite prolongation of the peace talks

    [ Syn: prolongation , perpetuation , lengthening ]

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