suspensory
- n a bandage of elastic fabric applied to uplift a dependant part (as the scrotum or a pendulous breast)
- But, continues Wulsin, "once lengthened by tension, these fibrous connections (Cooper's suspensory ligaments) do not resume youthful dimensions, and despite hopeful legend, no .
- He would reduce the powers of the Senate to the undignified status abhorred by the British Lords; that is, he would make it an empty debating chamber with a suspensory veto .
- Dennett thereupon asked for a "suspensory veto" on financial proposals.