deferment

Definitions

The act of delaying or putting something off until a later time.

An official postponement of a scheduled event or obligation, such as military service or a loan payment.

Examples

The student requested a deferment of his loan payments until he finished his graduate degree.

The judge granted a temporary deferment of the trial to allow the defense more time to gather evidence.

Synonyms

postponement delay adjournment suspension respite stay procrastination

Antonyms

expedition acceleration advancement hastening dispatch promptness continuation