deferment

== English == === Etymology === From defer + -ment. === Pronunciation === (UK) IPA(key): /dɪˈfɜːmənt/ (US) IPA(key): /dɪˈfɚ.mənt/ === Noun === deferment (plural deferments) An act or instance of deferring or putting off. Officially sanctioned postponement of compulsory military service. ==== Synonyms ==== (act of deferring): deferral; see also Thesaurus:deferment or Thesaurus:delay ==== Translations ==== === Anagrams === fermented