as in postponement
the act of delaying or deferring something
a tax deferral
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Recent Examples of deferral
The two-time Cy Young Award winner signed a five-year, $182 million contract with deferrals this winter.
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Daniel R. Epstein, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
Although the tax deferral loss is unfortunate, making catch-up contributions in 2026 will still make sense for some workers.
—Kristin McKenna, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
Use of foreign trade zones and other methods of delaying transits allow for the temporary deferral of trade duties.
—Lori Ann Larocco, CNBC, 12 Apr. 2025
Spending freezes under the Impoundment Control Act can take two forms: rescissions and deferrals.
—Robert Schmad, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 23 Mar. 2025
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Daniel R. Epstein, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
Although the tax deferral loss is unfortunate, making catch-up contributions in 2026 will still make sense for some workers.
—Kristin McKenna, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
Use of foreign trade zones and other methods of delaying transits allow for the temporary deferral of trade duties.
—Lori Ann Larocco, CNBC, 12 Apr. 2025
Spending freezes under the Impoundment Control Act can take two forms: rescissions and deferrals.
—Robert Schmad, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 23 Mar. 2025
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“Deferral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deferral. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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