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to cause (a person, vehicle etc) to be slow or late; (an instance of) delaying or being delayed

deferment, interruption

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1) (a period of) legal authorization to delay payment of debts; a temporary and agreed delay or stopping (moratorium)

2) (an order giving authority for) the delay or cancelling of punishment (especially by death) (reprieve)

3) brief; giving the chief points only; done or given without delay or mercy (summary)

4) to stay in one place or position, delay acting, (until a person arrives, something happens etc) (wait)

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