noun the action of putting something off to a later time; postponement
Deferment refers to the temporary postponement of payment on a loan or debt.
Deferment in the context of education loans allows students to temporarily delay repayment while still in school.
Deferment in insurance policies allows policyholders to delay premium payments for a specified period of time.
Deferment can be requested in legal proceedings to postpone a court date or deadline for submitting documents.
Deferment may be granted to individuals serving in the military, allowing them to delay certain obligations until after their service.
A writer may request deferment of a deadline for submitting a manuscript due to unforeseen circumstances or personal reasons.
A psychologist may recommend deferment of a court case if a client is deemed mentally unfit to stand trial at the present time.
A medical doctor may grant deferment of a surgery appointment if the patient needs more time to prepare or recover from a previous medical condition.
A student advisor may approve deferment of a student's enrollment in a course if there are valid reasons such as health issues or family emergencies.