Sus‐pen″sive (?), a. [Cf. F. suspensif. See Suspend.] Tending to suspend, or to keep in suspense; causing interruption or delay; uncertain; doubtful. “In suspensive thoughts.” Beaumont. “A suspensive veto.” Macaulay.
The provisional and suspensive attitude. J. Morley.
Suspensive condition (Scots Law), a condition precedent, or a condition without the performance of which the contract can not be completed.