deferral

noun

de·​fer·​ral di-ˈfər-əl How to pronounce deferral (audio)
: the act of delaying : postponement

Examples of deferral in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Carollo asked for the deferral in part because of the absence of Commissioner Damian Pardo, despite the fact that Pardo had previously expressed support for the settlement agreement. Tess Riski, Miami Herald, 17 May 2024 Still, Scott moved for the deferral Wednesday after nearly an hour of discussion. Emily Opilo, Baltimore Sun, 6 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for deferral 

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Word History

First Known Use

1865, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of deferral was in 1865

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“Deferral.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deferral. Accessed 1 Jun. 2024.

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