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moratory

(môr′ə tôr′ē)

adjective

delaying or postponing; esp., designating or of a law authorizing a moratorium

Origin: LL moratorius: see moratorium

See moratory in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Authorizing delay in payment.

Origin:

Origin: French moratoire

Origin: , from Late Latin morātōrius, delaying

Origin: , from Latin morātus

Origin: , past participle of morārī, to delay

Origin: , from mora, delay

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