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Pleas in suspension
3. A conditional withholding, interruption, or delay; as, the suspension of a payment on the performance of a condition. 4. 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. 5. (Rhet.) 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. 6. (Scots Law) A stay or postponement of execution of a sentence condemnatory by means of letters of suspension granted on application to the lord ordinary. 7. (Mus.) 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. Pleas in suspension (Law), pleas which temporarily abate or suspend a suit. Points of suspension (Mech.), the points, as in the axis or beam of a balance, at which the weights act, or from which they are suspended. Suspension bridge, a bridge supported by chains, ropes, or wires, which usually pass over high piers or columns at each end, and are secured in the ground beyond. Suspension of arms (Mil.), a short truce or cessation of operations agreed on by the commanders of contending armies, as for burying the dead, making proposal for surrender or for peace, etc. Suspension scale, a scale in which the platform hangs suspended from the weighing apparatus instead of resting upon it. Syn: Delay; interruption; intermission; stop.
Points of suspension
3. A conditional withholding, interruption, or delay; as, the suspension of a payment on the performance of a condition. 4. 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. 5. (Rhet.) 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. 6. (Scots Law) A stay or postponement of execution of a sentence condemnatory by means of letters of suspension granted on application to the lord ordinary. 7. (Mus.) 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. Pleas in suspension (Law), pleas which temporarily abate or suspend a suit. Points of suspension (Mech.), the points, as in the axis or beam of a balance, at which the weights act, or from which they are suspended. Suspension bridge, a bridge supported by chains, ropes, or wires, which usually pass over high piers or columns at each end, and are secured in the ground beyond. Suspension of arms (Mil.), a short truce or cessation of operations agreed on by the commanders of contending armies, as for burying the dead, making proposal for surrender or for peace, etc. Suspension scale, a scale in which the platform hangs suspended from the weighing apparatus instead of resting upon it. Syn: Delay; interruption; intermission; stop.
Suspend
Suspend Sus*pend", v. i. To cease from operation or activity; esp., to stop payment, or be unable to meet obligations or engagements (said of a commercial firm or a bank).
Suspended animation
Animation An`i*ma"tion, n. [L. animatio, fr. animare.] 1. The act of animating, or giving life or spirit; the state of being animate or alive. The animation of the same soul quickening the whole frame. --Bp. Hall. Perhaps an inanimate thing supplies me, while I am speaking, with whatever I possess of animation. --Landor. 2. The state of being lively, brisk, or full of spirit and vigor; vivacity; spiritedness; as, he recited the story with great animation. Suspended animation, temporary suspension of the vital functions, as in persons nearly drowned. Syn: Liveliness; vivacity; spirit; buoyancy; airiness; sprightliness; promptitude; enthusiasm; ardor; earnestness; energy. See Liveliness.
Suspender
Suspender Sus*pend"er, n. One who, or that which, suspends; esp., one of a pair of straps or braces worn over the shoulders, for holding up the trousers.
Suspensation
Suspensation Sus`pen*sa"tion, n. [Cf. LL. suspensatio suspension from a charge or benefice.] The act of suspending, or the state of being suspended, especially for a short time; temporary suspension.
Suspense
Suspense Sus*pense", a. [F. suspens, L. suspensus, p. p. of suspendere. See Suspend.] 1. Held or lifted up; held or prevented from proceeding. [Obs.] [The great light of day] suspense in heaven. --Milton. 2. Expressing, or proceeding from, suspense or doubt. [Obs.] ``Expectation held his look suspense.' --Milton.
Suspensely
Suspensely Sus*pense"ly, adv. In suspense. [Obs.] --Hales.
Suspensibility
Suspensibility Sus*pen`si*bil"i*ty, n. The quality or state of being suspensible.
Suspensible
Suspensible Sus*pen"si*ble, a. Capable of being suspended; capable of being held from sinking.
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.
Suspension bridge
3. A conditional withholding, interruption, or delay; as, the suspension of a payment on the performance of a condition. 4. 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. 5. (Rhet.) 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. 6. (Scots Law) A stay or postponement of execution of a sentence condemnatory by means of letters of suspension granted on application to the lord ordinary. 7. (Mus.) 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. Pleas in suspension (Law), pleas which temporarily abate or suspend a suit. Points of suspension (Mech.), the points, as in the axis or beam of a balance, at which the weights act, or from which they are suspended. Suspension bridge, a bridge supported by chains, ropes, or wires, which usually pass over high piers or columns at each end, and are secured in the ground beyond. Suspension of arms (Mil.), a short truce or cessation of operations agreed on by the commanders of contending armies, as for burying the dead, making proposal for surrender or for peace, etc. Suspension scale, a scale in which the platform hangs suspended from the weighing apparatus instead of resting upon it. Syn: Delay; interruption; intermission; stop.
Suspension of arms
3. A conditional withholding, interruption, or delay; as, the suspension of a payment on the performance of a condition. 4. 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. 5. (Rhet.) 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. 6. (Scots Law) A stay or postponement of execution of a sentence condemnatory by means of letters of suspension granted on application to the lord ordinary. 7. (Mus.) 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. Pleas in suspension (Law), pleas which temporarily abate or suspend a suit. Points of suspension (Mech.), the points, as in the axis or beam of a balance, at which the weights act, or from which they are suspended. Suspension bridge, a bridge supported by chains, ropes, or wires, which usually pass over high piers or columns at each end, and are secured in the ground beyond. Suspension of arms (Mil.), a short truce or cessation of operations agreed on by the commanders of contending armies, as for burying the dead, making proposal for surrender or for peace, etc. Suspension scale, a scale in which the platform hangs suspended from the weighing apparatus instead of resting upon it. Syn: Delay; interruption; intermission; stop.
Suspension scale
3. A conditional withholding, interruption, or delay; as, the suspension of a payment on the performance of a condition. 4. 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. 5. (Rhet.) 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. 6. (Scots Law) A stay or postponement of execution of a sentence condemnatory by means of letters of suspension granted on application to the lord ordinary. 7. (Mus.) 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. Pleas in suspension (Law), pleas which temporarily abate or suspend a suit. Points of suspension (Mech.), the points, as in the axis or beam of a balance, at which the weights act, or from which they are suspended. Suspension bridge, a bridge supported by chains, ropes, or wires, which usually pass over high piers or columns at each end, and are secured in the ground beyond. Suspension of arms (Mil.), a short truce or cessation of operations agreed on by the commanders of contending armies, as for burying the dead, making proposal for surrender or for peace, etc. Suspension scale, a scale in which the platform hangs suspended from the weighing apparatus instead of resting upon it. Syn: Delay; interruption; intermission; stop.
Suspensive
Suspensive Sus*pen"sive, a. [Cf. F. suspensif. See Suspend.] Tending to suspend, or to keep in suspense; causing interruption or delay; uncertain; doubtful. ``In suspensive thoughts.' --Beaumont. ``A suspensive veto.' --Macaulay. The provisional and suspensive attitude. --J. Morley. Suspensive condition (Scots Law), a condition precedent, or a condition without the performance of which the contract can not be completed.
Suspensive
Suspensive Sus*pen"sive, a. [Cf. F. suspensif. See Suspend.] Tending to suspend, or to keep in suspense; causing interruption or delay; uncertain; doubtful. ``In suspensive thoughts.' --Beaumont. ``A suspensive veto.' --Macaulay. The provisional and suspensive attitude. --J. Morley. Suspensive condition (Scots Law), a condition precedent, or a condition without the performance of which the contract can not be completed.
Suspensor
Suspensor Sus*pen"sor, n. [NL.] 1. A suspensory. 2. (Bot.) The cord which suspends the embryo; and which is attached to the radicle in the young state; the proembryo.
Suspensoria
Suspensorium Sus`pen*so"ri*um, n.; pl. Suspensoria. [NL.] (Anat.) Anything which suspends or holds up a part: especially, the mandibular suspensorium (a series of bones, or of cartilages representing them) which connects the base of the lower jaw with the skull in most vertebrates below mammals.
Suspensorium
Suspensorium Sus`pen*so"ri*um, n.; pl. Suspensoria. [NL.] (Anat.) Anything which suspends or holds up a part: especially, the mandibular suspensorium (a series of bones, or of cartilages representing them) which connects the base of the lower jaw with the skull in most vertebrates below mammals.
Suspensory
Suspensory Sus*pen"so*ry, a. 1. Suspended; hanging; depending. 2. Fitted or serving to suspend; suspending; as, a suspensory muscle. --Ray. 3. (Anat.) Of or pertaining to a suspensorium.
Suspensory
Suspensory Sus*pen"so*ry, n. [Cf. F. suspensoir, suspensoire.] That which suspends, or holds up, as a truss; specifically (Med.), a bandage or bag for supporting the scrotum.

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