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Deferral

🔄 Synonyms of "Deferral"

3 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
defermentnoun	An act or instance of deferring or putting off.
postponementnoun	A delay, as a formal delay in a proceeding.
recessnoun	(countable) A depressed, hollow, or indented space; also, a hole or opening.

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Word	Definition
defermentnoun	An act or instance of deferring or putting off.
postponementnoun	A delay, as a formal delay in a proceeding.
recessnoun	(countable) A depressed, hollow, or indented space; also, a hole or opening.
postponeverb	To delay or put off an event, appointment, etc.
deferrednoun	(finance) A deferred bond.
postponed	Done later than originally planned; delayed.
delayed	Happening later than is usual, expected, or desired.
delayingnoun	A delay.
delaynoun	A period of time before an event occurs; the act of delaying; procrastination; lingering inactivity.
adjournverb	(intransitive) To end or suspend an event.
adjournmentnoun	The state of being adjourned, or action of adjourning.
procrastinationnoun	The act of postponing, delaying or putting off, especially habitually or intentionally.
suspensionnoun	The act of suspending, or the state of being suspended.
reprievenoun	The cancellation or postponement of a punishment.
excludeverb	(transitive) To bar (someone or something) from entering; to keep out.
respitenoun	A brief interval of rest or relief.
staynoun	Continuance or a period of time spent in a place; abode for an indefinite time.
exclusionnoun	The act of excluding or shutting out; removal from consideration or taking part.
disqualificationnoun	The act of disqualifying, or the state of being disqualified
disentitlementnoun	A process or an instance of disentitling.