Word of the Day · November 1, 2026
moratorium
- mor-uh-TOR-ee-um · noun
- A temporary prohibition of an activity or a legally authorized postponement of an obligation.
- “The government announced a six-month moratorium on new drilling permits.”
- Origin: From Latin 'moratorius' meaning 'delaying,' from 'morari' (to delay).
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