plural of temporality / the temporal or worldly possessions of the clergy

simple past tense and past participle of temporize

(intransitive) To deliberately act evasively or prolong a discussion in order to gain time or postpone a decision, sometimes so that a compromise can be reached or simply to make a conversation more temperate; to stall for time.

The act of one who temporizes, or acts evasively.

present participle of temporize

Of or relating to temporization (in its various senses).

plural of temporal

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of temporize

The state or quality of being temporal.

present participle of temporalize