moratory (Meaning)

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moratory (a.)

Of or pertaining to delay; esp., designating a law passed, as in a time of financial panic, to postpone or delay for a period the time at which notes, bills of exchange, and other obligations, shall mature or become due.

Synonyms & Antonyms of moratory

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moratory Sentence Examples

  1. The bank announced a moratory on loan repayments for borrowers affected by the economic downturn.
  2. The court granted a temporary moratory on the property foreclosure proceedings.
  3. The government imposed a moratory on new mining licenses due to environmental concerns.
  4. The labor union demanded a moratory on layoffs to prevent mass unemployment.
  5. The creditor requested a moratory on debt collection proceedings to give the debtor time to repay.
  6. The outbreak of the pandemic led to a widespread moratory on travel and gatherings.
  7. The debtor sought a moratory on interest payments to reduce their financial burden.
  8. The legislature enacted a moratory on rent increases to protect tenants from unaffordable housing.
  9. The police imposed a moratory on public demonstrations to prevent unrest.
  10. The board of directors voted to impose a moratory on new hires due to budget constraints.

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Of or pertaining to delay; esp., designating a law passed, as in a time of financial panic, to postpone or delay for a period the time at which notes, bills of

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The bank announced a moratory on loan repayments for borrowers affected by the economic downturn.

The court granted a temporary moratory on the property foreclosure proceedings.

The government imposed a moratory on new mining licenses due to environmental concerns.

The labor union demanded a moratory on layoffs to prevent mass unemployment.