deferral

noun

de·​fer·​ral di-ˈfər-əl How to pronounce deferral (audio)
Synonyms of deferralnext
: the act of delaying : postponement

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The current 60-day deferral is not a resolution. — Farah N. Jan, The Conversation, 15 June 2026 Commissioner Rolando Escalona, the item’s co-sponsor, voted against the deferral. — Tess Riski may 14, Miami Herald, 14 May 2026 While more complex, this structure can combine diversification, income, and tax deferral. — Joshua Harmon, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 Vance said the deferral of funds to California and the letters warning other states to get serious is not about political retribution, but a wake up call. — Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for deferral

Word History

Etymology

defer entry 1 + -al entry 2

First Known Use

1865, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of deferral was in 1865

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“Deferral.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deferral. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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