Continuation

noun

2. The act or fact of going on or persisting.

   "the continuation of the war."

3. The state of continuing in the same condition, capacity, or place.

   "the mayor's continuation in office."

4. An extension by which something is carried to a further point.

   "The sequel was a continuation of the story that had been established in the first book of the series."

5. The act or fact of beginning again after stopping; resumption.

   "the continuation of the game after a rain delay."