Deferment Definition

dĭ-fûrmənt
deferments
noun
deferments
A deferring or being deferred; postponement.
Webster's New World
The act or an instance of delaying or putting off.
American Heritage

Officially sanctioned postponement of compulsory military service.

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Noun

Singular:
deferment
Plural:
deferments

Origin of Deferment

  • defer +‎ -ment

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Deferment Sentence Examples

  • As if sensing the same, the blonde bowed her head in deferment without moving.

  • Deferment is also in effect while you are still enrolled in college.

  • They will then calculate your repayment plan for you or grant deferment.

  • If you don't meet the qualifications to receive deferment, you may still be able to extend the time for making payments or lower your payments if you have medical or financial problems.

  • Further advice The consultation document ' Reform of the excise duty deferment guarantee system ' was issued on 22 December 2005.

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Words Starting With

DDEDEF

Words Ending With

TNTENT

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Words Starting With D and Ending With T

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9 Letter Words9 Letter Words Starting With D9 Letter Words Ending With T