suspension — [ syspɑ̃sjɔ̃ ] n. f. • suspenciun « délai, incertitude » 1170; lat. suspensio, de suspendere I ♦ Le fait de suspendre (I), d interrompre ou d interdire; son résultat. 1 ♦ Vx ou dr. (sauf dans des loc.) Interruption ou remise à plus tard. La… … Encyclopédie Universelle
Suspension (vehicle) — Suspension is the term given to the system of springs, shock absorbers and linkages that connects a vehicle to its wheels. Suspension systems serve a dual purpose – contributing to the car s handling and braking for good active safety and driving … Wikipedia
Suspension de vehicule — Suspension de véhicule Pour les articles homonymes, voir Suspension. Les suspensions sur un véhicule, sont les éléments permettant de relier les masses non suspendues (typiquement la roue, les systèmes de freinage, d entraînement de roue, etc)… … Wikipédia en Français
Suspension of disbelief — or willing suspension of disbelief is an aesthetic theory intended to characterize people s relationships to art. It was coined by the poet and aesthetic philosopher Samuel Taylor Coleridge in 1817. It refers to the willingness of a person to… … Wikipedia
Suspension bondage — is a form of sexual bondage where a bound person is hung from one or more overhead suspension points. Suspension bondage is considered to carry a higher risk than other forms of sexual bondage. Stimulation In partial suspension the person is… … Wikipedia
Suspension (punishment) — Suspension is a form of punishment that people receive for violating rules and regulations. Workplace Suspension is a common practice in the workplace for being in violation of company policy. Work suspensions occur when a business manager or… … Wikipedia
Suspension (in Canon Law) — • Usually defined as a censure by which a cleric is deprived, entirely or partially of the use of the power of orders, office, or benefice Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Suspension (in Canon Law) Suspension … Catholic encyclopedia
Suspension (Geologie) — Suspension bezeichnet in der Geomorphologie eine Art des Sedimenttransports. Das durch Suspension transportierte Material kann man auch mit Schwebfracht bezeichnen. Suspension kann durch verschiedene Transportmedien stattfinden.… … Deutsch Wikipedia
Suspension — Sus*pen sion, n. [Cf. F. suspension, L. suspensio arched work, imperfect pronunciation. See {Suspend}.] 1. The act of suspending, or the state of being suspended; pendency; as, suspension from a hook. [1913 Webster] 2. Especially, temporary delay … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Suspension bridge — Suspension Sus*pen sion, n. [Cf. F. suspension, L. suspensio arched work, imperfect pronunciation. See {Suspend}.] 1. The act of suspending, or the state of being suspended; pendency; as, suspension from a hook. [1913 Webster] 2. Especially,… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Suspension of arms — Suspension Sus*pen sion, n. [Cf. F. suspension, L. suspensio arched work, imperfect pronunciation. See {Suspend}.] 1. The act of suspending, or the state of being suspended; pendency; as, suspension from a hook. [1913 Webster] 2. Especially,… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
