Moratorium
/ˌmɒrəˈtɔːriəm/
Definitions
- (n.) A legally authorized period of delay or suspension of an activity or obligation.
The court issued a moratorium on all evictions during the pandemic.
- (n.) A temporary prohibition of an activity by government or legal authority.
The government declared a moratorium on new construction permits.
Forms
- moratoriums
- moratoria
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Commentary
Typically used to pause legal or contractual duties; ensure explicit terms defining duration and scope to avoid ambiguity.
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