deferral

noun

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

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But without swift government support – tax and insurance deferrals, low-interest loans, and special aid for small firms – a much larger wave of unemployment is likely, according to Etemad. Tim Lister, CNN Money, 28 Apr. 2026 For homeowners who are 65 or older, disabled, or disabled veterans, the interest rate is lower, around 5%, and collection efforts are paused during the deferral. Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Apr. 2026 Mazuera Arias didn’t know the reason for this deferral. Charlotte Observer, 20 Apr. 2026 Signing bonuses, deferrals and incentives all bring different tax considerations into play. Stephen J. Nesbitt, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2026 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 1 May. 2026.

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