Deferring
/dɪˈfɜːrɪŋ/
Definitions
- (v. (gerund)) Present participle of defer, meaning to delay or postpone a legal action or decision.
The court is deferring ruling on the motion until additional evidence is submitted.
Forms
- defers
- deferred
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Commentary
Deferring is commonly used in procedural contexts to indicate the temporary postponement of a judgment or action.
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