opschorting — meaning in English

English meaning

• abeyance noun (law) A state in which it is not yet settled who owns a piece of land or a title.
• deferment noun The act of putting something off until later.

Senses

opschorting is used for these senses in English:

• abeyance Suspension; temporary suppression; dormant condition. [Mid 17th century]
• deferment An act or instance of deferring or putting off.

abeyance — full definition

1. noun (law) A state in which it is not yet settled who owns a piece of land or a title.
2. noun A temporary stop or pause; a dormant state.
3. noun (law) A state in which a noble title still exists but currently has no holder.

deferment — full definition

1. noun The act of putting something off until later.
2. noun Official permission to delay the military service you are legally required to do.

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