Sus-pĕn’sive, a.

a. [Fr. suspensif, Pr. suspensiu, Sp. & Pg. suspensivo, It. suspensivo, sospensivo, L. Lat. suspensivus. See SUSPEND.] Tending to suspend, or to keep in suspense; uncertain; doubtful. [Rare.] “In suspensive thoughts.” Beau. & Fl.

Suspensive condition (Scots Law), a condition precedent, or a condition without the performance of which the contract can not be completed.