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Prolongation

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Prolongation 

(1) An extension of a contract beyond the effective period specified when the contract was concluded.

(2) An extension of the repayment period on loans issued to enterprises and organizations by the State Bank of the USSR.
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Frederica's visit was nominally for six weeks, but her mother, though inviting her to return in one or two affectionate letters, was very ready to oblige the whole party by consenting to a prolongation of her stay, and in the course of two months ceased to write of her absence, and in the course of two or more to write to her at all.
Lady Susan by Austen, Jane View in context
"Oh, as for that," said Danglars, angry at this prolongation of the jest, -- "as for that you won't get them at all.
The Count of Monte Cristo by Dumas, Alexandre View in context
There was, on the contrary, an irritating prolongation.
The Red Badge of Courage by Crane, Stephen View in context
 
 
 
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