deferment

noun

de·​fer·​ment di-ˈfər-mənt How to pronounce deferment (audio)
: the act of delaying or postponing
specifically : official postponement of military service

Examples of deferment in a Sentence

She requested a six-month deferment on her loan. She requested deferment of her loan. the policies of military deferment
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The deferments had actually added about $4,000 in interest to his debt, according to ProPublica’s analysis of Hutchinson’s loan records. Byard Duncan, ProPublica, 17 Oct. 2024 One thing to note: Interest still accrues during deferment or forbearance. Adriana Morga, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2024 Other changes included allowing loan approval without a personal guarantee and a two-year repayment deferment. Doug Criscitello, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024 ProPublica’s investigation found these payment deferments can do the opposite though, with borrowers losing their cars even after paying the equivalent of the original loan or more. Byard Duncan, ProPublica, 17 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for deferment 

Word History

Etymology

defer entry 1 + -ment

First Known Use

1607, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of deferment was in 1607

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“Deferment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deferment. Accessed 13 Dec. 2024.

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deferment

noun
de·​fer·​ment di-ˈfər-mənt How to pronounce deferment (audio)
: the act of delaying
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