Dormancy /(?)/

Dor·man·cy

Dormancy

n.
  1. The state of being dormant; quiescence; abeyance.

Dormancy

n.
  1. The state of being dormant; quiescence; abeyance.
    It is by lying dormant a long time, or being . . . very rarely exercised, that arbitrary power steals upon a people.
  2. In a sleeping posture; as, a lion dormant; -- distinguished from couchant. (Her.)

Phrases & Compounds
Dormant partner
a partner who takes no share in the active business of a company or partnership, but is entitled to a share of the profits, and subject to a share in losses; -- called also sleeping partner [or] silent partner.
Dormant window
a dormer window. See Dormer.
Table dormant
a stationary table.