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moratorium

UK
/ˌmɒrəˈtɔːrɪəm/
US
/ˌmɔːrəˈtɔːriəm/

Traduzioni

moratoriumnoun
moratoria
pl
UK
/ˌmɒrəˈtɔːrɪəm/
US
/ˌmɔːrəˈtɔːriəm/
The government announced a moratorium on new oil drilling.
Правительство объявило мораторий на новое бурение нефти.
Sinonimi
suspension
delay
postponement
cessation
abeyance
moratoriumadjective
UK
/ˌmɒrəˈtɔːriəm/
US
/ˌmɔːrəˈtɔːriəm/
Used only attributively; non-gradable.

Definizioni

moratoriumnoun
A temporary prohibition of an activity.
The government imposed a moratorium on the construction of new buildings in the area.
A legal authorization to debtors to postpone payment.
The court granted a moratorium to the company, allowing it to restructure its debts.
moratoriumadjective
Relating to or denoting a moratorium; involving a temporary suspension or prohibition.
The committee is drafting moratorium legislation.
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