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SUSPENSION (law)


SUSPENSION. A temporary stop of a right, of a law, and the like. 2. In times of war the habeas corpus act maybe suspended by lawful 2. In times of war the habeas corpus act maybe suspended by lawful authority. authority. 3. There may be a suspension of an officer' s duties or powers, when he 3. There may be a suspension of an officer' s duties or powers, when he is charged with crimes. Wood' s Inst. 510. is charged with crimes. Wood' s Inst. 510. 4. Suspension of a right in an estate is a partial extinguishment, or 4. Suspension of a right in an estate is a partial extinguishment, or an extinguishment for a time. It differs from an extinguishment in this. A an extinguishment for a time. It differs from an extinguishment in this. A suspended right may be revived; one extinguished is absolutely dead. Bac. suspended right may be revived; one extinguished is absolutely dead. Bac. Ab. Extinguishment, A. Ab. Extinguishment, A. 5. The suspension of a statute for a limited time operates so as to 5. The suspension of a statute for a limited time operates so as to prevent its operation for the time, but it hits not the effect of a repeal. prevent its operation for the time, but it hits not the effect of a repeal. 3 Dall. 365. 3 Dall. 365.