Suspension

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Suspension may refer to:

In science and engineering:

• Suspension (topology), in mathematics
• Suspension (dynamical systems), in mathematics
• Suspension of a ring, in mathematics
• Suspension (chemistry), mixture of two chemicals with the property that one does not rapidly settle out
• Suspension (vehicle), system of linkages that connects a vehicle to its wheels
• Suspension (motorcycle), system of linkages that connects a motorcycle to its wheels
• Bicycle suspension, system of linkages that connects a bicycle to its wheels
• The superstructure of a suspension bridge
• Suspensory behavior, a type of arboreal locomotion most popularly exhibited by primates

Temporary revocation of privileges:

• Suspension (punishment), form of punishment for violating rules in the workforce and academia
• Suspension of driving privileges ("suspended driver's license")
• Administrative License Suspension (ALS), a form of driving privilege suspension that does not require a court hearing

Miscellaneous:

• A form of scribal abbreviation in medieval manuscripts
• Suspended animation, a dormant state or frozen effects of time
• Suspension (music), one or more notes temporarily held before resolving to a chord tone
• Suspension (film), 2008 film directed by Alec Joler and Ethan Shaftel

Eroticism:

• Suspension bondage, the act of suspending a human body using suspension ropes, cables, or chains
• Suspension (body modification), the act of suspending a human body from hooks that have been put through body piercings