Defer
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British pronunciation/dɪfˈɜː/
American pronunciation/dɪˈfɝ/

Definition & Meaning of "defer"

to defer
01

to postpone to a later time

1.1

to delay sentencing while waiting for additional reports or assessments

02

yield to another's wish or opinion

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Example
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Due to technical issues, the launch of the new software was deferred by a month.
The student requested to defer her exams because of a family emergency.
Due to the defendant's cooperation, the judge deferred the final ruling for further review.
The judge deferred the sentencing decision until more information on the defendant's background was provided.
The judge deferred sentencing until a psychological evaluation could be completed.
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