deferral

noun

de·​fer·​ral di-ˈfər-əl How to pronounce deferral (audio)
: the act of delaying : postponement

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Longer deferrals of up to four years are also available by applying to the Los Angeles County Treasurer and Tax Collector. Laurence Darmiento, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2025 Don’t think that five years, $92.5 million guaranteed will turn out to be a good deal for the Jays, but heavy deferrals bring the deal’s present value closer to $70 million. Tony Blengino, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025 Steve Cohen gets his man, and beats the Yankees in the process, with a record-setting contract that contains no deferrals and an opt-out after five years. Tim Britton, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024 Together, the average 401(k) savings rate, including employee deferrals and company contributions, rose to 12.7% in 2023, up from 12.1% the year before, according to the Plan Sponsor Council of America’s annual survey of 401(k) plans. Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 20 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for deferral 

Word History

First Known Use

1865, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of deferral was in 1865

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“Deferral.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deferral. Accessed 27 Jan. 2025.

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