LICENSE SUSPENSION Meaning and
Definition
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License suspension is a legal process in which an individual's privilege to drive a motor vehicle is temporarily revoked for a specific period of time. It is a punitive measure imposed by a government authority, typically the department of motor vehicles or equivalent agency, as a consequence of violating driving laws or regulations. License suspension can also be a result of accumulating a certain number of demerit points for various traffic offenses within a specific time frame.
During the period of license suspension, the individual is prohibited from operating any type of motor vehicle on the public roads. This means that they cannot legally drive or have any driving responsibilities. The suspension may be a fixed duration or indefinite, depending on the severity of the offense committed. In some cases, individuals may be required to complete certain conditions, such as attending traffic school or paying fines, before their license can be reinstated.
License suspension is intended to serve as a deterrent for unsafe or irresponsible driving behavior, and to protect the safety of other road users. It serves as a temporary punishment and a means of encouraging drivers to comply with traffic laws and regulations. Violating the terms of a license suspension, such as driving while suspended, may result in further legal consequences and could potentially lead to more severe penalties, including license revocation.
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Etymology of LICENSE SUSPENSION
The word "license suspension" is a combination of two words, "license" and "suspension".
1. License: The term "license" originated from the Latin word "licentia", which means "freedom" or "permission". It came into English from the Old French word "licence", which also means "permission" or "permit".
2. Suspension: The word "suspension" derives from the Latin word "suspendere", which means "to hang up" or "to cause to stop temporarily". It consists of the Latin prefix "sub-" meaning "from below" or "upwards" and the verb "pendere", meaning "to hang".
Combining the two, "license suspension" refers to the temporary revocation or withholding of an individual's permission or freedom to use or engage in a particular activity, in this case, the privilege to drive a vehicle.
