MORATORIUM


Meaning of MORATORIUM in English

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.

Etymology: mod.L, neut. of LL moratorius delaying f. L morari morat- to delay f. mora delay

Oxford English vocab.      Оксфордский английский словарь.