Postpone
/ˌpoʊstˈpoʊn/
Definitions
- (v.) To delay or defer an event or action to a later time.
The court decided to postpone the hearing until next week.
Forms
- postpones
- postponed
- postponing
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Commentary
Commonly used in legal contexts to indicate a deliberate delay, often requiring formal notice or agreement.
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