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Unauthorised demand for suspension (5,3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

lynch law

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This clue might be a double definition.

'unauthorised demand' is the first definition.
The definition and answer can be both acts as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'suspension' is the second definition.
The answer and definition can be both acts as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe there's an association between them I don't understand?

'for' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for lynch law that I've seen before include "Mob justice" , "Summary justice" , "Rough justice" , "Judging and putting to death illegally" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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