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Suspension of Judgment: When a decision or judgment is postponed or stopped for a period of time. This can happen in legal cases when a judge orders a stay, which means to pause the legal proceedings or the judgment that was made. In bankruptcy cases, there is an automatic stay that stops creditors from trying to collect money from the person who filed for bankruptcy. In cases of domestic violence or juvenile delinquency, a stay-away order can be issued to prevent the offender from contacting the victim or going to certain places.
Suspension of judgment refers to the act of postponing or halting a legal proceeding or judgment. It can also be referred to as a stay.
These examples illustrate how a suspension of judgment or stay can be used in different legal contexts to protect the rights and safety of individuals involved in a case.