deferred compensation
noun
: current compensation (as wages or salary) deferred until a later time usually for the purpose of investment (as in a retirement plan)
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“Deferred compensation.” Merriam-Webster.com Legal Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/legal/deferred%20compensation. Accessed 26 Nov. 2025.
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