Postpones
Definitions
- (v.) Third-person singular present tense of postpone; to delay or defer an action or event.
The court postpones the hearing to a later date.
Forms
- postpone
- postponed
- postponing
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Commentary
Use 'postpone' when drafting to clearly indicate the deferment of legal proceedings or obligations; distinguish from adjourning which may imply suspension rather than simple delay.
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