deferment
nounUK /dɪˈfɜːmənt/
US /dɪˈfɝːmənt/
A deferment is when something is delayed and happens later instead of now.
He got a deferment on his homework because he was sick.
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2. An official permission to delay something, such as paying money or joining the military.
The bank gave her a deferment on her loan payments.
3. The act of putting off a decision or action until a later time.
The committee's deferment of the vote surprised everyone.
4. A period during which a student is allowed to pause their studies.
She applied for a deferment before taking a year off from college.