deferral

noun

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

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Under the bill, county fiscal bodies, such as the Porter County Council, may establish a property tax payment deferral program, where up to $10,000 can be deferred and the deferment becomes a lien on the property. Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 2025 This one tops Shohei Ohtani’s deal with the Dodgers by over $250 million after adjusting for deferrals. Tim Britton, The Athletic, 21 Feb. 2025 The deferrals in many of the Dodger contract have sparked some discussion over whether owners and the players association will spar during the next collective bargaining session following the 2026 season. Jared Wyllys, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025 The Dodgers are able to manage some of their expenses by deferring money, with nearly $1 billion in deferrals that will be owed in the future to seven players. Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 18 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for deferral

Word History

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 9 Mar. 2025.

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