MORATORIUM


Meaning of MORATORIUM in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˌmɔrəˈtɔ:rɪəm ]

n. (pl. moratoriums or moratoria) 1 (often foll. by on) a temporary prohibition or suspension (of an activity). 2 a a legal authorization to debtors to postpone payment. b the period of this postponement. [mod.L, neut. of LL moratorius delaying f. L morari morat- to delay f. mora delay]

English main colloquial, spoken dictionary.      Английский основной разговорный словарь.