suspension point
Britishnoun
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Hoping to save the research, he asked them to shoot upwards and aim for the suspension point, where the release mechanism was for the package of scientific instruments, which were attached to a parachute.
From BBC
He received four suspension points, which equates to four limited-overs fixtures that he was likely to have been selected for.
From BBC
If Anderson is found guilty and receives the maximum punishment, he would miss the final two Tests and the first four of five one-day internationals against India under a suspension points system.
From BBC
Two suspension points equate to a ban of one Test.
From BBC
Any player found guilty of a level three breach receives between four and eight suspension points, with two suspension points leading to a one-Test ban.
From The Guardian
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