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deferment

Deferment (noun) means an act or instance of deferring or putting off.

noun
1
An act or instance of deferring or putting off.
2
Officially sanctioned postponement of compulsory military service.
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What is the meaning of deferment?

"deferment" (noun) means an act or instance of deferring or putting off.

What are the different meanings of deferment?

"deferment" has 2 main meanings: 1. An act or instance of deferring or putting off; 2. Officially sanctioned postponement of compulsory military service.

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