deferment
noun
de·fer·ment
di-ˈfər-mənt 
: the act of delaying or postponing
specifically
: official postponement of military service
Examples of deferment in a Sentence
She requested a six-month deferment on her loan.
She requested deferment of her loan.
the policies of military deferment
Recent Examples on the Web
Currently, Kantrowitz said borrowers who are facing serious financial difficulty can consider applying for an economic hardship deferment, unemployment deferment or general forbearance, if applicable.
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Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 6 Sep. 2024
Biden had four deferments for academic reasons as well and one for...
—Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 10 Aug. 2024
Advertisement Hundreds of thousands would linger in school or marry to obtain deferments, or enlist in the Coast Guard or Air Force to avoid conscription into the Army.
—Doug Smith, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2024
There’s a nine-month grace period, plus deferment of MBA school loans for up to 36 months while enrolled at least half-time.
—Elizabeth Gravier, CNBC, 16 Aug. 2024
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Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 6 Sep. 2024
Biden had four deferments for academic reasons as well and one for...
—Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 10 Aug. 2024
Advertisement Hundreds of thousands would linger in school or marry to obtain deferments, or enlist in the Coast Guard or Air Force to avoid conscription into the Army.
—Doug Smith, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2024
There’s a nine-month grace period, plus deferment of MBA school loans for up to 36 months while enrolled at least half-time.
—Elizabeth Gravier, CNBC, 16 Aug. 2024
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“Deferment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deferment. Accessed 1 Oct. 2024.
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deferment
noun
de·fer·ment
di-ˈfər-mənt
: the act of delaying
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