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Postponement Definition & Meaning

postponement
noun
  1. time during which some action is awaited; "instant replay caused too long a delay"; "he ordered a hold in the action"
  2. act of putting off to a future time

"Postponement" in song lyrics

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  • "jury postponement"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does postponement mean?
time during which some action is awaited; "instant replay caused too long a delay"; "he ordered a hold in the action" act of putting off to a future time
What part of speech is postponement?
Postponement is a noun.
How many definitions does postponement have?
Postponement has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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