deferral
noun/dɪˈfɜːrəl/
/dɪˈfɜːrəl/
(also deferment
[uncountable, countable] (formal)/dɪˈfɜːmənt/
/dɪˈfɜːrmənt/
)- the action of delaying something until a later time
- The request for a deferral of the inquiry was refused.
- Some students were granted a deferment of payment of tuition fees.
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