as in postponement
the act of delaying or deferring something
a tax deferral
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Recent Examples of deferral
If they are never sold, however, that deferral effectively becomes permanent.
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Bygreg McKenna, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2024
But both Hanen and the 5th Circuit limited their rulings against DACA, closing the program to new applicants but allowing current recipients to continue renewing their two-year work permits and deportation deferrals.
—Camilo Montoya-Galvez, CBS News, 10 Oct. 2024
Additionally, Honda and Acura Financial Services are offering payment extensions and lease deferrals to customers impacted by Helene.
—Jamie L. Lareau, Detroit Free Press, 4 Oct. 2024
However, Germany has opted for import VAT deferral instead.
—Aleksandra Bal, Forbes, 8 Sep. 2024
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Bygreg McKenna, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2024
But both Hanen and the 5th Circuit limited their rulings against DACA, closing the program to new applicants but allowing current recipients to continue renewing their two-year work permits and deportation deferrals.
—Camilo Montoya-Galvez, CBS News, 10 Oct. 2024
Additionally, Honda and Acura Financial Services are offering payment extensions and lease deferrals to customers impacted by Helene.
—Jamie L. Lareau, Detroit Free Press, 4 Oct. 2024
However, Germany has opted for import VAT deferral instead.
—Aleksandra Bal, Forbes, 8 Sep. 2024
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“Deferral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deferral. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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