deferred

adjective

de·​ferred di-ˈfərd How to pronounce deferred (audio)
1
: withheld for or until a stated time
a deferred payment
2
: charged in cases of delayed handling
telegraphs sent at deferred rates

Examples of deferred in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The Justice Department is now investigating whether or not the latest Boeing issues brought to light in the wake of the Alaska Air incident would violate a controversial deferred prosecution agreement the company reached in 2021, which could open the company for criminal liability. Chris Isidore, CNN, 15 Mar. 2024 The reception of a deferred medal can confirm an athlete’s sense of integrity, and bring some inner peace. Jeré Longman, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2024 Ryan Koss, 35, who knew Williams, was given a one-year deferred sentence and as part of his probation will have his driving license revoked for a year and must complete a community restorative justice program on the misdemeanor charge. CBS News, 9 Mar. 2024 Ryan Koss, 35, received a one-year deferred sentence and will be on probation. Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 9 Mar. 2024 The company’s momentum was also boosted by $600 million in deferred revenue in connection with Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, a worldwide health coalition dedicated to enhancing vaccine availability. Bruce Gil, Quartz, 22 Feb. 2024 Last year, however, it was revealed that the unspent funds would fall short because of deferred maintenance, which officials had estimated to cost about $150 million. Tammy Murga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Mar. 2024 All told, the Kansas City Public Schools district faces several shortfalls beyond the $400 million in deferred maintenance, Superintendent Jennifer Collier said. Christine Wen, The Conversation, 15 Feb. 2024 The program provides historic Black churches and their congregations or overseers resources and technical expertise to deal with deferred maintenance, water filtration, mold contamination and threats of demolition. Marc Ramirez, USA TODAY, 7 Feb. 2024

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Word History

Etymology

from past participle of defer entry 1

First Known Use

1651, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of deferred was in 1651

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Cite this Entry

“Deferred.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deferred. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

Legal Definition

deferred

adjective
de·​ferred
di-ˈfərd
: withheld or delayed for or until a stated time
a deferred payment
deferred prosecution
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