pending

(adj) Awaiting resolution; not yet decided or complete. (prep) While awaiting; until something is decided.

• nostandard verb form; derived from "impend" (to be imminent — formal)

• pending approval
• pending review
• case pending
• pending investigation
• pending further notice
• legally pending
• matter pending

1. 1.The deal has been agreed in principle, but is pending regulatory approval before it can be completed.
2. 2.Several senior appointments are pending while the new leadership team establishes its direction.

• awaiting/əˈweɪtɪŋ/— waiting for
• unresolved/ˌʌnrɪˈzɒlvd/— not yet settled
• outstanding/ˌaʊtˈstændɪŋ/— not yet paid or dealt with

from Latin "pendere" = to hang, remain undecided — related to "depend" (to hang from)