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suspensive Definition

sus·pen·sive (sə spen′siv)

adjective

  1. that suspends, defers, or temporarily stops something
  2. tending to suspend judgment; undecided
  3. of, characterized by, expressing, or in suspense
  4. Rare of or characterized by physical suspension

Etymology: ML suspensivus

suspensive Related Forms
sus·pen′·sively adverb
suspensive Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • effect: Appeals in manifestly unfounded cases should have suspensive effect.
  • regime: If you are already authorized to operate any authorized UK duty suspensive regime you must have a proven satisfactory record of operation.
  • right: However, most will have a suspensive right of appeal, meaning their removal is suspended until they have exhausted all appeal rights.