moratorium

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Synonyms: mortarium, curatorium, moratoria, moratoriums, motorium, hortorium

Antonyms: mortarium, curatorium, moratoria, moratoriums, motorium, hortorium

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|legal}} An [[authorization]] to a [[debtor]], permitting [[temporary]] [[suspension]] of payments. {{defdate|from 19th c.}}
2. A [[suspension]] of an ongoing [[activity]]. {{defdate|from 20th c.}}
3. {{senseid|en|psychology}}{{lb|en|psychology|sociology}} A period of delay granted to someone, especially an [[adolescent]] or young adult, during which they are not yet required to take on adult [[obligation]]s or make permanent [[commitment]]s; an extended phase of [[identity]] exploration. {{defdate|Coined by developmental psychologist [[w:Erik Erikson|Erik Erikson]].}}

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