Postponement
/ˌpoʊstˈpoʊnmənt/
Definitions
- (n.) The action of delaying or deferring something to a later time.
The postponement of the hearing gave both parties more time to prepare.
Forms
- postponements
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Commentary
Often used in legal contexts to describe the deferral of court proceedings or deadlines; clarity about the new schedule is advisable in drafting.
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