Moratorium
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Moratorium [mawr-uh-tawr-ee-uh m]

NOUN

NOUN

  • Noun : A temporary prohibition of an activity.

Example

“The government has announced a moratorium on all commercial whaling.”

“The opposition questioned moratorium on testing passed by Congress in 1992.”

Synonyms

Ban, Delay, Freeze, Embargo, Suspension, Halt

Antonyms

Continuation, Continuance, Unrestricted, Unimpeded, Unbridled