Postponed
/poʊstˈpoʊndɪd/
Definitions
- (adj.) Deliberately delayed or deferred to a later date or time in legal proceedings or contracts.
The hearing was postponed to allow both parties more time to prepare.
- (v.) Past tense and past participle of postpone; to delay or defer an action or event.
The court postponed the trial due to new evidence.
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Commentary
Used chiefly as past participle or adjective; in legal contexts, postponement often requires formal motion or agreement and may affect procedural timelines.
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