deferment

[dih-fur-muhnt]

noun

1. a temporary exemption from induction into military service.

2. deferral.

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

It’s the reason so many student-loan borrowers find themselves trapped in cycles of deferment, forbearance or minimum payments that allow balances to balloon rather than shrink.

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I got a medical deferment — and not for bone spurs.

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In South Korea, all able-bodied men are required to serve 18 months of military service, although rare exceptions are made - and deferments are sometimes granted.

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If necessary, you can also look into deferment and forbearance options.

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But because borrowers with federal loans can choose from forbearance, deferment or income-driven repayment, it’s that much more challenging to prove undue hardship.

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Related Words

• adjournment 
• deferral 
• moratorium 
• postponement