Defers
/dɪˈfɜːrz/
Definitions
- (v.) Third-person singular present tense of defer; to postpone or delay action or judgment.
The court defers ruling until more evidence is presented.
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Commentary
As a verb inflection, 'defers' indicates delaying a decision or action, commonly used in procedural contexts.
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