BusinessAugust 27, 2026
suspensive
suh-SPEN-siv
Definition
Serving as a condition that must be met before a contract or legal agreement becomes fully effective or binding.
Etymology
The word originates from the Latin 'suspensus,' the past participle of 'suspendere,' meaning to hang up or interrupt. It entered English to describe conditions that temporarily hold or delay the execution of an agreement.
In the news
The article uses the term to describe the legal conditions that must be fulfilled before the Woolworths acquisition can be finalized. It highlights that the deal is not guaranteed until these regulatory requirements are cleared.
Woolworths’ proposed acquisition of In2food advances through regulatory scrutiny
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