deferral

noun

de·​fer·​ral di-ˈfər-əl 

: the act of delaying : postponement

Examples of deferral in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The deal, which contains no options or deferrals, is the largest ever given to a pitcher with less than four years of MLB service time, according to the source, who was granted anonymity to discuss the negotiations. — Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 16 July 2026

The handbook's deferral to applicable state law is only as effective as the HR professional. — Jennifer Morehead, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

The deferral followed an hour-long analysis of options — and challenges, outlined by Jon Weiss, deputy county administrator. — Stephen Hudak, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 June 2026

The current 60-day deferral is not a resolution. — Farah N. Jan, The Conversation, 15 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

defer entry 1 + -al entry 2

First Known Use

1865, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for deferral

• referral
• epidural
• postdoctoral
• predoctoral
• neral
• squirrel