deferment

[ dih-fur-muhnt ]

noun

1. a temporary exemption from induction into military service.
2. deferral ( def 1 ).

deferment

/ dɪˈfɜːmənt; dɪˈfɜːrəl /

noun

1. the act of deferring or putting off until another time; postponement

Word History and Origins

Origin of deferment¹

First recorded in 1605–15; defer ¹ + -ment

Example Sentences

Be realistic about what your terms are — and make sure you understand conditions for repayment, deferment and forgiveness.

From Salon

In 1968, at age 22, he got a medical deferment for having bone spurs in his heels.

From Los Angeles Times

The current deadline to get the ID is May 7, 2025, and there are no signs of another deferment.

From Los Angeles Times

The Education Department launched the Income Driven Repayment One-Time Adjustment initiative in 2022 to address complaints about loan servicing companies losing track of payments, not giving borrowers proper credit for their work in public-service jobs, and steering struggling borrowers into costly forbearance or deferment programs instead of payment plans based on their income.

From Los Angeles Times

And it credits borrowers for months they spent in deferment or in lengthy periods of forbearance.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• adjournment
• deferral
• moratorium
• postponement