- suspension of performance
- An interruption in the performance of a contract whether by agreement of the parties or caused by supervening circumstances.
Ballentine's law dictionary. Anderson, W.S.. 1998.
Ballentine's law dictionary. Anderson, W.S.. 1998.
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
PERFORMANCE (art et esthétique) — «Performance»: ce vocable – loin de désigner un quelconque exploit sportif – relève de ce qu’il est convenu de considérer comme du franglais ; directement issu du verbe to perform , «interpréter», il est attesté au début des années 1970 dans le… … Encyclopédie Universelle
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 — 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
Suspension scale — 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 trauma — Suspension trauma, also known as harness hang syndrome (HHS), is an effect which occurs when the human body is held upright without any movement for a period of time. If the person is strapped into a harness or tied to an upright object they will … Wikipedia
Suspension (motorcycle) — A motorcycle s suspension serves a dual purpose: contributing to the vehicle s handling and braking, and providing safety and comfort by keeping the vehicle s passengers comfortably isolated from road noise, bumps and vibrations. The typical… … Wikipedia