Temporary Suspension
/ˈtɛmpərɛri səˈspɛnʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) A provisional or interim halt of legal or administrative proceedings, obligations, or rights, pending a further decision.
The court granted a temporary suspension of the eviction until the next hearing.
- (n.) A short-term cessation of a regulatory or contractual duty, often used to maintain status quo or prevent harm.
The agency imposed a temporary suspension on the company's license during the investigation.
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Commentary
Temporary suspensions serve as stopgap measures, not final resolutions, often requiring clear terms on duration and conditions to avoid ambiguity.
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