plural moratoriums or moratoria
-ˈtorijə 
: a time when a particular activity is not allowed
The treaty calls for a nuclear testing moratorium.
—often + ona moratorium on nuclear testing
City officials declared a moratorium on building more houses in that part of the city.
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“Moratorium.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/moratorium. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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