ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌtōrē, -tȯr-, -ri adjective
Etymology: French moratoire, from Late Latin moratorius dilatory, retarding, from Latin moratus (past participle of morari to delay, remain, from mora delay) + -orius -ory — more at memory
: of, relating to, or authorizing delay in payment of an obligation
moratory interest
a moratory law