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⏸️moratorium

noun
/ˌmɔːrəˈtɔːriəm/
morass morbid

Meaning

A temporary suspension or delay of an activity, law, or obligation.

Example Sentences

The government announced a moratorium on new mining licenses.

Example Expressions

moratorium on

Synonyms

ban, suspension, halt, freeze, prohibition

Antonyms

continuation, allowance, permission

Collocations

moratorium on loans, moratorium on evictions, declare a moratorium, extend the moratorium

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