Suspensive
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /səˈspɛn.sɪv/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Suspensive is an adjective meaning Characterized by suspense; suspenseful.
Meaning
Characterized by suspense; suspenseful.
More Meanings
- (chiefly law) That suspends, temporarily stops.
Example Sentences
Effect of an appeal – In principle, an appeal has a suspensive effect (Art. 51(1) VRP). The term suspensive effect denotes the fact that the legal consequence prescribed by the ruling does not become effective until the conclusion of the appeal procedure.
Synonyms for suspensive
Depending on context, synonyms include tense, indecisive, suspenseful.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include suspenseful, indecisive, tense, suspend, suspension, suspensory.
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