deferral

noun

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

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As of now, the White House has notified Congress only of a pending $9.4 billion rescission request (and no funding deferrals). Doug Criscitello, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025 The deal, which contains deferrals, represents the largest contract for a pitcher under Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns, who started his tenure in late 2023. Will Sammon, New York Times, 9 July 2025 The plan will still move forward to the City Commission barring any deferrals or withdrawals, according to city staff. Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025 For example, Ohtani’s $70 million over 10 years is being charged as $41.6 million toward the luxury tax because of the decreasing value of the dollar each year of the deferral. Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 1 July 2025 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 16 Jul. 2025.

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