deferral

noun

de·​fer·​ral di-ˈfər-əl How to pronounce deferral (audio)
: the act of delaying : postponement

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Companies in this category that have been picked for regular tax audits will be eligible for deferrals of up to two years. Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024 Asking anyone to do more needs to be accompanied by the deferral or elimination of other responsibilities. George Bradt, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024 If they are never sold, however, that deferral effectively becomes permanent. Bygreg McKenna, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2024 But both Hanen and the 5th Circuit limited their rulings against DACA, closing the program to new applicants but allowing current recipients to continue renewing their two-year work permits and deportation deferrals. Camilo Montoya-Galvez, CBS News, 10 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for deferral 

Word History

First Known Use

1865, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of deferral was in 1865

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“Deferral.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deferral. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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