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.