deferments

Definition of defermentsnext
plural of deferment

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deferrals
Noun
  • However, those reductions are deferrals for February and March.
    Penny Kmitt, CBS News, 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
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“Deferments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deferments. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.

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