Suspension of Registration
/səˈspɛnʃən əv ˌrɛdʒɪˈstreɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) A legal or administrative act temporarily invalidating or rendering ineffective a registration, often of a vehicle, business, or trademark, pending compliance or resolution of an issue.
The agency issued a suspension of registration due to the company's failure to meet safety standards.
- (n.) A temporary halt in the official recording or acknowledgment of a registrant's status or rights, typically used as a disciplinary or corrective measure.
The court ordered a suspension of registration for the attorney following allegations of misconduct.
Forms
- suspension of registration
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Commentary
Typically used in regulatory contexts, this term implies a temporary rather than permanent removal of registration status; clear distinction from revocation is important in drafting.
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