Definition of Suspension. Meaning of Suspension. Synonyms of Suspension
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Definition of Suspension
Suspension Suspension Sus*pen"sion, n. [Cf. F. suspension, L. suspensio
arched work, imperfect pronunciation. See Suspend.]
1. The act of suspending, or the state of being suspended;
pendency; as, suspension from a hook.
2. Especially, temporary delay, interruption, or cessation;
as:
(a) Of labor, study, pain, etc.
(b) Of decision, determination, judgment, etc.; as, to ask
a suspension of judgment or opinion in view of
evidence to be produced.
(c) Of the payment of what is due; as, the suspension of a
mercantile firm or of a bank.
(d) Of punishment, or sentence of punishment.
(e) Of a person in respect of the exercise of his office,
powers, prerogative, etc.; as, the suspension of a
student or of a clergyman.
(f) Of the action or execution of law, etc.; as, the
suspension of the habeas corpus act.
