- (n.) The state of a solid when its particles are mixed with, but undissolved in, a fluid, and are capable of separation by straining; also, any substance in this state.
- (n.) The prolongation of one or more tones of a chord into the chord which follows, thus producing a momentary discord, suspending the concord which the ear expects. Cf. Retardation.
- (n.) The act of suspending or the state of being suspended; pendency; as, suspension from a hook.
- (n.) Of punishment or sentence of punishment.
- (n.) Of a person in respect of the exercise of his office, powers, prerogative, etc.; as, the suspension of a student or of a clergyman.
- (n.) Of decision, determination, judgment, etc.; as, to ask a suspension of judgment or opinion in view of evidence to be produced.
- (n.) Of the action or execution of law, etc.; as, the suspension of the habeas corpus act.
- (n.) Especially, temporary delay, interruption or cessation.
- (n.) A stay or postponement of execution of a sentence condemnatory by means of letters of suspension granted on application to the lord ordinary.
- (n.) A conditional withholding, interruption or delay; as, the suspension of a payment on the performance of a condition.
- (n.) A keeping of the hearer in doubt and in attentive expectation of what is to follow or of what is to be the inference or conclusion from the arguments or observations employed.
- (n.) Of labor, study, pain, etc.
- (n.) Of the payment of what is due; as, the suspension of a mercantile firm or of a bank.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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