1. the state of expecting or looking forward to something; anticipation or expectation
Usage: formal or literary; less common than 'expectation'
2. something expected or anticipated; a prospect or thing looked forward to
Usage: formal or literary

Examples

• The team played with great expectance of victory.
• Her expectance of a promotion kept her motivated throughout the year.
• The children waited in eager expectance for the holiday to arrive.
• He approached the interview with cautious expectance.
• The expectance of rain caused the outdoor event to be postponed.
• She lived in constant expectance of good news from the university.