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单词 deferment
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Struggling parents are giving public schools a share of the family home in return for a deferment in paying fees.On the outbreak of war he attempted to get deferment on the grounds that he was writing a great novel.He was granted a deferment and should have been in court from Monday this week.Deferment can be requested only once and for no more than 12 months from the original date.There is also a 90-day deferment period to prevent people joining if they already know they have cancer.
(noun) 
the deferment of tax payments
Synonyms
postponement
The postponement was due to a dispute over where the talks should be held.
delay
A delay of the federal trial was granted.
suspension
the suspension of flights between London and Manchester
putting off
stay
The court dismissed defence appeals for a permanent stay of execution.
moratorium
a one-year moratorium on nuclear testing
adjournment
The court ordered a four-month adjournment.

Additional synonyms

in the sense of adjournment
The court ordered a four-month adjournment.
Synonyms
postponement,
delay,
suspension,
putting off,
stay,
recess,
interruption,
deferment,
deferral,
discontinuation,
prorogation
in the sense of delay
Definition
the act of delaying
A delay of the federal trial was granted.
Synonyms
postponement,
suspension,
putting off,
adjournment,
stay,
deferment,
deferral
in the sense of moratorium
Definition
an agreed suspension of activity
a one-year moratorium on nuclear testing
Synonyms
postponement,
stay,
freeze,
halt,
suspension,
respite,
standstill

Nearby words of
deferment

  • defer
  • deference
  • deferential
  • deferment
  • defiance
  • defiant
  • deficiency

Synonyms of 'deferment'

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