SUSPENSION

[noun]The suspension of fighting is to take effect at 6 am on Monday. [U]There have been calls for the drug's immediate suspension, following reports that it has dangerous side effects. [U]The union is protesting about the suspension of a restaurant worker (= the worker not being allowed to work). [U]The manager of the department is under suspension pending an internal investigation. [U]The footballer is likely to receive either a fine or a suspension (= a punishment of not being allowed to play for a period of time) following an incident in yesterday's game. [C]See also suspension.