(A) 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 authority. 3. There may be a suspension of an officer's duties or powers, when he is charged with crimes. Wood's Inst. 510. 4. Suspension of a right in an estate is a partial extinguishment, or an extinguishment for a time. It differs from an … [Read more...]
SUSPENSION OF A RIGHT
The act by which a party is deprived of the exercise of his right, for a time. 2. When a right is suspended by operation of law, the right is revived the moment the bar is removed; but when the right is suspended by the act of the party, it is gone forever. … [Read more...]
SUSPENSION OF ARM
An agreement between belligerents, made for a short time or for a particular place, to cease hostilities between them. See Armistice. Truce. … [Read more...]
SUSPENSIVE CONDITION
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SUSPICION
A belief to the disadvantage of another, accompanied by a doubt. 2. Without proof, suspicion, of itself, is evidence of nothing. When a crime has been committed, an arrest may be made when, 1st. There are such circumstances as induce a strong presumption of guilt; as being found in possession of goods recently stolen, without giving a probable account of having obtained the … [Read more...]