Dormancy

n.
  1. (Her.) In a sleeping posture; as, a lion dormant; -- distinguished from couchant.
    2. 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.