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deferral

noun as in delay

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If detection lag time is 10 days, then that, plus a healthy margin, should be the “deferral” period.

That deferral could be extended and anyone who was accepted would also gain the ability to work in this country.

It goes on to say that the “latest scientific evidence” should determine how long donation deferral periods should be.

On Wednesday, she noted, the U.S. Congress announced a deferral of the debt ceiling until May 18.

The only way to get offshore money back is to eliminate the profit-deferral option completely.

This deferral of responsibility brings relief from shame and blame.

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On this page you'll find 11 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to deferral, such as: deferment, postponement, extension, stay, suspension, and delaying tactic.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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