MORATORIUM


Meaning of MORATORIUM in English

[ ˌmɒrə'tɔ:rɪəm ]

■ noun ( plural ~s or moratoria -rɪə )

1》 a temporary prohibition of an activity.

2》 Law a legal authorization to debtors to postpone payment.

Origin

C19: mod. L., neut. (used asnoun) of late L. moratorius 'delaying', from L. morat- , morari 'delay'.

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