Suspension of proceedings in alcove (6)
I believe the answer is:
recess
This could be a double definition.
'suspension of proceedings' is the first definition.
'recess' can be an answer for 'suspension' (recess is a kind of suspension). I'm unsure of the 'of proceedings' bit.
'alcove' is the second definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
'in' acts as a link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for recess that I've seen before include "Alcove - school break" , "Closure of Parliament during a vacation" , "State of abeyance or suspended business" , "Closed period for parliament" , "Holiday period" .)