expectance noun. [ɪk'spɛkt(ǝ)ns, ɛk-] E17.
[formed as EXPECTANCY: see -ANCE.]
1. The state of waiting for something; esp. in after long expectance. Formerly also, the state of waiting to know (what, how, when, etc.). arch. E17.
■ Shakespeare Troilus & Cressida There is expectance here from both the sides What further you will do.

2. The action or state of expecting the occurrence of something; expectation. Now rare. E17.
■ H. Slingsby Great expectance their is of a happy Parliament.

3. Grounds for expecting something; prospect, esp. of inheriting. E17-L18.
in expectance in prospect.
■ E. Parsons An aunt..from whom he has great expectances.

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