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A motion for continuance is when either party asks for more time outside of that which was alloted for a trial, or hearing date. Usually, even if one side disagrees, it will be usually granted for good cause.

A motion for waiver of appearance is a person seeking to be excused from the hearing or the trial itself instead of being required to be there in person. Thus the judge "waives" or excuses them from "appearing" at the trial or hearing. This also requires a good cause.

Added: The abbreviation "deft" is usually understood to refer to the "defendant."

The excerpt contained in the question most likely refers to ascheduled hearing at which the defendant's presence is not required. It is unlikely that a waiver of appearance would be granted to the defendant in a trial situation.

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