what does a suspended sentence mean

A suspended sentence is a legal arrangement where a person is convicted and given a prison sentence, but the actual serving of the sentence is deferred or put on hold for a specified period. During this period, the offender must comply with certain conditions set by the court, such as probation requirements, staying away from certain places, or performing community work. If the person complies with all the conditions and does not commit any further offenses during the suspension period, they do not have to serve the prison time. However, if they breach these conditions, the court can revoke the suspension and require the offender to serve the original prison sentence along with any penalties for new offenses.