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Deferral Definition & Meaning

deferral
noun
  1. a state of abeyance or suspended business
  2. act of putting off to a future time

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Frequently asked questions

What does deferral mean?
a state of abeyance or suspended business act of putting off to a future time
What part of speech is deferral?
Deferral is a noun.
How many definitions does deferral have?
Deferral has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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