Meaning & use
moratorium
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a temporary prohibition or suspension of an activity.
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The city imposed a moratorium on new construction until the water supply issue was resolved.
Lawmakers called for a moratorium on the death penalty pending further review.
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Often used in legal, political, or financial contexts to describe an officially authorized pause rather than a permanent ban.
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