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/pɒsˈtɒn.mənt/ · post.pone.ment
noun
- A delay or deferral of a proceeding, event, or action. The concert was postponed due to bad weather.
- A formal delay in a proceeding, such as a court case or a trial. The lawyer asked for a postponement in the trial so he could spend more time preparing before it began.
Did you know? The word 'postponement' has been used in various contexts, including sports, where a game may be postponed due to inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances.