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moratorium

The correct spelling is moratorium.

How to pronounce moratorium

/ˌmɒ.ɹəˈtɔː.ɹɪəm/
noun

IPA: /ˌmɒ.ɹəˈtɔː.ɹɪəm/

Say it like: Mor-ato-riu-m

The correct spelling is moratorium. An authorization to a debtor, permitting temporary suspension of payments. For example: "Canada may put a moratorium on cloning for research."

Usage Examples

Canada may put a moratorium on cloning for research.

Definition

noun

  1. 1.An authorization to a debtor, permitting temporary suspension of payments.
  2. 2.A suspension of an ongoing activity.

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