Moratory
/ˈmɔːrətəri/noun
Relating to or involving a delay, especially a legally authorized postponement.
Did you know?Moratory measures have historically included legally imposed pauses on debt collection, giving rulers or governments the power to suspend financial consequences.
Etymological Timeline
Classical Latin
Latin
mora
“A delay, pause, or period of waiting.”
Classical Latin
Latin
morārī
“To delay, linger, or remain waiting.”
Late Latin
Latin
mōrātōrius
“Delaying or serving to postpone.”
17th Century
English
moratory
“Relating to delay or postponement.”
Modern English
English
moratory
“Involving an officially authorized delay, especially of a legal or financial obligation.”
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