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moratoriums Definition


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moratorium
noun moratoriums, moratoria
    1. An agreed temporary break in an activity.
      Thesaurus: suspension, delay, halt, cessation, ban, embargo, freeze, standstill, stay; Antonym: go-ahead, green light.
    2a. A legally-authorized postponement of payment of a debt for a given time;
    2b. The period of time authorized for this.
Etymology: 19c: Latin, from mora delay.



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