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1. To delay or postpone. 2. To stop one from participating or enjoying a privilege for a period of time. Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal Definition To interrupt; to cause to cease for a time; to stay, delay, or hinder; to discontinue temporarily, but with an expectation or purpose of resumption. To for: bid a public officer, attorney, or ecclesiastical person from performing … [Read more...] about SUSPEND

A sentence which is not imposed at the time judgment is rendered, usually alternative sentencing where a probationary period is given whereupon successful completion will result in a dismissal of the charges. When a criminal sentence is not imposed and is delayed indefinitely, subject to the defendant's meeting the qualifications for the favorable treatment, e.g. making full … [Read more...] about SUSPENDED SENTENCE

Latin: A surrender. … [Read more...] about SURSUMREDDITIO

An additional tax; a tax that is added to and on top of tax already charged or imposed. … [Read more...] about SURTAX

Observing the actions of a person either with their knowledge (overt) or without their knowledge (covert.) To tail is a slang term to denote surveillance of a person who is moving. In some instances, surveillance may rise to a breach of right to privacy law. … [Read more...] about SURVEILLANCE