suspension

The act of suspending or the condition of being suspended, especially.

An interruption or temporary cessation, as of an activity or of the application of a rule or law. synonym: pause.

A temporary prohibition or exclusion, as from attending school or enjoying a privilege, especially as a punishment.

A postponement, as of a judgment, opinion, or decision.

The prolongation of one or more tones of a chord into a following chord to create a temporary dissonance.