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deferment

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Deferment (noun) means the act of putting something off until later.

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1
The act of putting something off until later.
2
Official permission to delay the military service you are legally required to do.
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What is the meaning of deferment?
"deferment" (noun) means the act of putting something off until later.
What is another word for deferment?
Other words for "deferment" include postponement, deferral.
What are the different meanings of deferment?
"deferment" has 2 main meanings: 1. The act of putting something off until later; 2. Official permission to delay the military service you are legally required to do.

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