deferral

noun

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

Examples of deferral in a Sentence

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However, those reductions are deferrals for February and March. Penny Kmitt, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026 However, the governor added that the rate deferrals will be recovered by utility companies from ratepayers later this year. Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 22 Jan. 2026 Appeal to Washington Colina’s letter asks Rubio to promote an immediate moratorium on deportations to third countries for Venezuelans with CAT deferrals, particularly former military officers, and to urgently review Varela’s detention, including possible release under supervision or bond. Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 17 Jan. 2026 The commissioners said a deferral would give them time to review the county's zoning codes and ensure that Carroll has a way to regulate data centers. Lily Carey, Baltimore Sun, 16 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for deferral

Word History

First Known Use

1865, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 27 Jan. 2026.

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