Dor·man·cy n. 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. --Burke.
2. Her. In a sleeping posture; as, a lion dormant; -- distinguished from couchant.
Dormant partner Com., 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 Arch., a dormer window. See Dormer.
Table dormant, a stationary table. [Obs.]
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