Postponement

Quick meaning: Postponement is a noun meaning A delay, as a formal delay in a proceeding.

Meaning

A delay, as a formal delay in a proceeding.

Example Sentences

The lawyer asked for a postponement in the trial so he could spend more time preparing before it began.

The postponement of homosexual behavior in men who know that they are homosexual can cause psychological anxiety and retard mature ego development.

Word Forms

• postponements

Synonyms for postponement

Depending on context, synonyms include cunctation, hold-up, hold, deferral, deferment, time lag.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include deferment, deferral, delay, wait, time lag, hold.

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