moratorium

Definitions of moratorium
  1. noun
    suspension of an ongoing activity
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    type of:
    ophanging
    temporary cessation or suspension
  2. noun
    a legally authorized postponement before some obligation must be discharged
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    type of:
    naijleffect, wachttijd
    time during which some action is awaited
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