\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.