a state of quiet (but possibly temporary) inaction
<noun.state> the volcano erupted after centuries of dormancy
quiet and inactive restfulness
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Quiescence \Qui*es"cence\, Quiescency \Qui*es"cen*cy\, n. [L. quiescentia, fr. quiescens, p. pr.; cf. F. quiestence. See {Quiesce}.] The state or quality of being quiescent. ``Quiescence, bodily and mental.'' --H. Spencer.
Deeds will be done; -- while be boasts his quiescence. --R. Browning.
After months of quiescence, three shows opened in quick succession on Broadway.