moratory

/ˈmɔrəˌtɔri/
adjective
  1. Relating to or authorizing a delay or suspension, especially of a legal obligation or payment.
    • The court issued a moratory order to stop all evictions for six months.
    • The moratory law allowed businesses to postpone their tax payments.
    • Under the moratory agreement, the debtor had an extra year to repay the loan.
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