Associations to the word «Suspensive»

Wiktionary

SUSPENSIVE, adjective. (chiefly law) That suspends (temporarily stops)
SUSPENSIVE, adjective. Characterized by suspense; suspenseful
SUSPENSIVE CONDITION, noun. Synonym of condition precedent.

Dictionary definition

SUSPENSIVE, adjective. (of a situation) characterized by or causing suspense.
SUSPENSIVE, adjective. Undecided or characterized by indecisiveness.

Wise words

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