Deferment (Noun)
Meaning
Act of putting off to a future time.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The student applied for a deferment of her college enrollment due to financial difficulties.
- The court granted a deferment of the trial to allow the defendant more time to prepare his case.
- The government announced a deferment of the new tax policy to alleviate public concerns.
- The university offered a deferment option to students who were unable to start their courses on time.
- The company requested a deferment of the loan repayment to avoid bankruptcy.