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  • Suspension — may refer to:In science: *The infrastructure of a suspension bridge *Suspension (topology), in mathematics *Suspension (chemistry), a mixture of two chemicals with the character that one does not rapidly settle outIn vehicles: *Suspension… …   Wikipedia

  • Suspension (punishment) — Suspension is a form of punishment that people receive for violating rules and regulations. Workplace Suspension is a common practice in the workplace for being in violation of company policy. Work suspensions occur when a business manager or… …   Wikipedia

  • 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. [1913 Webster] 2. Especially, temporary delay …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Suspension bridge — 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. [1913 Webster] 2. Especially,… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Suspension of arms — 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. [1913 Webster] 2. Especially,… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Suspension scale — 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. [1913 Webster] 2. Especially,… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Suspension (in Canon Law) — • Usually defined as a censure by which a cleric is deprived, entirely or partially of the use of the power of orders, office, or benefice Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Suspension (in Canon Law)     Suspension …   Catholic encyclopedia

  • suspension — noun /səˈspɛnʃən/ a) The act of suspending, or the state of being suspended b) A temporary delay, interruption, or cessation; Of labor, study, pain, etc.; Of decision, determination, judgment, etc.; Of judgment or opinion in view of evidence to… …   Wiktionary

  • suspension — sus|pen|sion [səˈspenʃən] n ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 1¦(stopping something)¦ 2¦(making somebody leave)¦ 3¦(part of a vehicle)¦ 4¦(liquid)¦ ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 1.) ¦(STOPPING SOMETHING)¦[U] when something is officially stopped for a period of time suspension of ▪ Both sides… …   Dictionary of contemporary English

  • suspension */*/ — UK [səˈspenʃ(ə)n] / US noun Word forms suspension : singular suspension plural suspensions 1) [countable/uncountable] the act of officially stopping something for a period of time the suspension of the peace talks a six month suspension of her… …   English dictionary

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