Deferral

//dɪˈfɝəl// noun

noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    An act of deferring, a deferment.
  2. 2
    act of putting off to a future time wordnet
  3. 3
    An accrual.
  4. 4
    a state of abeyance or suspended business wordnet
  5. 5
    A prepayment.

Synonyms

All synonyms
defermentaccrualadjournmentcontinuationdefermentdelay

Example

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"Recognizing the threat, the government has pledged support for the country's small- and medium-sized businesses, including a deferral of pension, health and housing payments, and promises to lower rents."

Etymology

From defer + -al, with ‘r’ doubled to clarify pronunciation.

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